Landlord check

Owner and apartment verification checklist before signing

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Show ownership proof (registry extract / purchase contract)
Match landlord's passport to property documents
Check debts: debtors registry, property seizure
Ask about mortgage — bank consent to lease
If agent — owner's power of attorney allowing lease
Agree on occupant count and subletting
Check utility debts before moving in

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A registry extract costs 30–70 UAH online — it shows the owner, liens and seizures. Only the owner or a notarized attorney signs the lease. Payment before signing is a scam red flag.