Legalizing replanning

1. What needs legalization

Removing/adding partitions, moving bathroom/kitchen, merging rooms, making wall openings — all replanning requiring a project. Cosmetic repairs and flooring replacement — no.

2. What's forbidden

Moving bathroom/kitchen above neighbors' living rooms, removing load-bearing walls, merging a gasified kitchen with a room, taking over common areas, expanding the bathroom at the kitchen's expense.

3. Step 1: project

A qualified design organization develops the replanning project from the BTI tech passport. Cost ~5–20k UAH depending on complexity.

4. Step 2: approval & works

Notice of works start to the architectural control body or project approval — depends on complexity category. Works by a licensed contractor.

5. Step 3: acceptance & new tech passport

Works acceptance act → new BTI tech passport with the new layout → registry updates. Until then the flat legally 'doesn't match documents'.

6. Unlegalized replanning

Consequences: fine, order to restore the layout, sale problems (buyer and bank see mismatch with tech passport), insurance payout denial.