Tomasz Zasacki
The new pre-emptive right and other regulations on revitalisation in Warsaw
08.09.2022
real estate, already in force
A major new element has recently emerged in real estate transactions in Warsaw. As of March 2022, the City of Warsaw obtained a pre-emptive right to purchase all properties in the revitalisation area designated by Resolution LX/1967/2022 of the Warsaw City Council. This area includes almost all of the Praga Północ district and large parts of Praga Południe and Targówek.
Acquisition of forest land and the powers of the State Treasury
02.06.2022
real estate
Poland’s Forest Act significantly interferes with trading in forest land. This raises the question of which legal actions causing the transfer of ownership in forest land trigger a right of the State Treasury to acquire the land.
A decision is issued … then what?
23.04.2020
administration, coronavirus
Restrictions resulting from the state of epidemic, as well as extensive changes in law coming into force overnight, require a fresh look at many issues, including such mundane issues as when administrative decisions become final.
Control of trading in agricultural real estate
10.12.2015
real estate, new provisions
The new Agricultural System Act of 5 August 2015 enters into force on 1 January 2016, superseding the act of 11 April 2003. Barring further amendments, from the New Year the Agricultural Property Agency will be vested with expanded pre-emptive rights and new rights to decide on whether agricultural establishments can be partitioned.
Maintaining of construction documentation by the owner of a building
23.01.2014
real estate
Is it cause for concern if, with the passage of time, construction documentation for buildings and other structures gets mislaid?
Perpetual usufruct: an obstacle race
12.06.2013
real estate, M&A
Most investors in Poland regard perpetual usufruct as equivalent, in practical terms, to freehold. There are many obvious similarities, but the special features of perpetual usufruct can make it an obstacle race for the unwary.
Acquisition of real estate by foreigners: Permits are still an issue
10.05.2013
real estate, M&A
The limitations on acquisition of land by foreigners fell dramatically when Poland joined the EU, but acquisition of agricultural land still requires a permit and causes many practical problems.