Can I repeat the process of legalizing a facility after it has become the subject of inspection?

If, after the inspection, the object is still officially illegal, you can repeat the request for legalization, but it is understood that you must solve all the problems that the inspection process revealed. Retrying legalization can be more complicated, but if you handle all the construction and legal work on the property, you should be able to successfully complete this process.

Is it possible to legalize a building on land that I do not own?

Legalization is done on the basis of ownership documentation, which you may not have in such a case. You would need to have the legal permission of the owner or resolve the ownership issue in another way before the legalization process itself. Such situations often arise in generational inheritance and division of ownership, so we recommend hiring an advisor to coordinate the process.

Is it possible to legalize only part of the building?

Yes, it is possible to legalize parts of the building if they pass all technical and legal aspects and have the appropriate documentation. However, especially due to the law’s specific deadlines for legalization, try to solve the legalization of the entire building if possible.

Can I repeat the process of legalizing a facility after it has become the subject of inspection?

If, after the inspection, the object is still officially illegal, you can repeat the request for legalization, but it is understood that you must solve all the problems that the inspection process revealed. Retrying legalization can be more complicated, but if you handle all the construction and legal work on the property, you should be able to successfully complete this process.

Is it possible to legalize a building on land that I do not own?

Legalization is done on the basis of ownership documentation, which you may not have in such a case. You would need to have the legal permission of the owner or resolve the ownership issue in another way before the legalization process itself. Such situations often arise in generational inheritance and division of ownership, so we recommend hiring an advisor to coordinate the process.

Is it possible to legalize only part of the building?

Yes, it is possible to legalize parts of the building if they pass all technical and legal aspects and have the appropriate documentation. However, especially due to the law’s specific deadlines for legalization, try to solve the legalization of the entire building if possible.

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Facility legalization

Legalization enables illegally built buildings to achieve official legal status and proper use of real estate.

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Achieve the legal status of your property

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Prevent fines and seizure of property

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The importance of legalization

Achieve the legal status of your property, prevent fines and confiscation of the property, and enable its sale and inheritance.

Legal status of your property

Facility legalization is an official process that confirms that it meets all legal requirements and regulations, has all supporting documentation, and has legal status.

In Croatia, the legalization of buildings is regulated by the Act on the Treatment of Illegally Constructed Buildings and other related legal documents.

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Why is legalization important?

Legalization ensures the legal status of the property. This prevents penalties and court proceedings to which the property is otherwise subject. It enables the proper use, inheritance and sale of the property. In social terms, legalization enables orderliness and transparency in spatial planning.

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When is legalization necessary?

Legalization is mandatory for facilities built without appropriate permits and solutions, upgraded or expanded facilities without the necessary documentation, and buildings that are not registered in the cadastre or land register.

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How is facility legalization carried out?

If you do not have all the documentation at hand or you are missing certain aspects of the works on the technical level of the facility, facility legalization can be a very exhausting procedure for the owner.

Our experts help you throughout the entire legalization process. We advise you and take on all the main steps of this process on your behalf. The main steps of legalization look like this:

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Correctness analysis

Your real estate must meet the requirements of competent authorities, spatial and urban conditions, and legal regulations. We arrange all the necessary technical elaboration, which also includes defining the works on the building.

Complexity of documentation

We perform a survey of the derived condition, calculations of fees and water contributions, evidence of mechanical resistance and stability, surface reports, copies of geodetic recordings.

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Project coordination

With the collected data, a request is submitted to the administrative authorities for facility legalization. We coordinate all participants and communicate with them to ensure that the process is completed as quickly and successfully as possible.

Regulations and laws related to the legalization of buildings

Useful documents

Law on Spatial Planning and Construction

(NN 153/13, 65/17, 114/18, 39/19, 98/19, 32/20, 98/20) – General law governing spatial planning, conditions for construction and legalization.

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Law on the Treatment of Illegally Constructed Buildings

(NN 86/2019, 125/2019, 78/2020) – The official text of the law governing the legalization procedure, terms, conditions and rules.

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Rulebook on the content and method of keeping records on illegally constructed buildings

Details on record keeping and procedures

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Regulations on the content and manner of conducting cadastral and land registry operations

For details on registering buildings in the cadastre and land registry.

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Frequently asked questions

If you have questions about facility legalization, feel free to explore our answers to frequently asked questions. For all other questions, contact us!

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What do I need to legalize the facility?

To legalize a building, you need all the legal, construction and technical documentation. The building must meet technical and safety requirements and be in compliance with spatial plans. If you are in the process of legalizing it or want to start this procedure, it is important that the building is not under any form of court or legal dispute or has been taken from you in some way. Also, research the time frame in which your building was built, or whether it meets the date requirements that allow for subsequent legalization.

What if I don't legalize my property?

Objects that are not legalized are subject to penalties, which include removal or demolition of the object. The owner can lose the entire object and receive additional penalties. At the same time, it is difficult for such an owner to carry out any form of work on the object since it does not have its own legal status, and its sale and inheritance are also made more difficult. Accordingly, you will have a lot of problems if you do not legalize your object. If you happen to be late, it is really advisable to legalize it before major problems arise.

Why was my request for legalization of the facility rejected?

There are various reasons why a particular application for legalization would be rejected. For example, it is possible that your facility does not meet technical requirements and standards, that it is not in accordance with the spatial plans, that the documentation regarding the facility is incorrect or incomplete, and finally, that the facility was built after the legally allowed deadline. Consult with professional experts as soon as possible who will help you solve the process of rejecting the request as soon as possible.

What do I need to legalize the facility?

To legalize a building, you need all the legal, construction and technical documentation. The building must meet technical and safety requirements and be in compliance with spatial plans. If you are in the process of legalizing it or want to start this procedure, it is important that the building is not under any form of court or legal dispute or has been taken from you in some way. Also, research the time frame in which your building was built, or whether it meets the date requirements that allow for subsequent legalization.

What if I don't legalize my property?

Objects that are not legalized are subject to penalties, which include removal or demolition of the object. The owner can lose the entire object and receive additional penalties. At the same time, it is difficult for such an owner to carry out any form of work on the object since it does not have its own legal status, and its sale and inheritance are also made more difficult. Accordingly, you will have a lot of problems if you do not legalize your object. If you happen to be late, it is really advisable to legalize it before major problems arise.

Why was my request for legalization of the facility rejected?

There are various reasons why a particular application for legalization would be rejected. For example, it is possible that your facility does not meet technical requirements and standards, that it is not in accordance with the spatial plans, that the documentation regarding the facility is incorrect or incomplete, and finally, that the facility was built after the legally allowed deadline. Consult with professional experts as soon as possible who will help you solve the process of rejecting the request as soon as possible.

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