The Minister of State for Local Government, Arbjan Mazniku, presented to the Parliament the new draft law “On the administration of co-ownership in buildings,” an important step toward the legal regulation of living in apartment blocks and collective buildings. The new law aims to put an end to uncertainties regarding the use of common spaces and to ensure more transparent, accountable, and efficient management.

Among the main innovations of the law are: the creation of a co-ownership register for every building, certification of administrators with a tax identification number (NIPT) and the issuance of invoices as enforceable titles, allocation of funds according to their purpose (emergencies, maintenance, and improvements), as well as the empowerment of the residents’ assembly in decision-making on fees and investments in the building. Additionally, municipalities take on an active role through the building registry, inspections, and dispute resolution, ensuring the protection of the public interest and the improvement of urban life.