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Minsk Apartment Up for Auction Over Utility Debt

A Minsk apartment's future hangs in the balance due to unpaid utilities. The city's strict debt policies could lead to eviction and loss of residence rights.

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Minsk Apartment Up for Auction Over Utility Debt

A 43-square-meter apartment in Minsk is set to go under the hammer to settle utility debts. The apartment, located on the fourth floor, is in need of repair and its former owner still resides there, potentially facing eviction.

The apartment's plight is not an isolated incident. In 2025, over 4,000 consumers in Minsk were left without electricity and 634 without water due to non-payment. Utility companies in Minsk can cut off services for debts over two months old. If debts persist for more than three months, the case is transferred to a bailiff who can seize property or assets. Accumulating debts for over six months may result in loss of residence rights.

The apartment's situation is complex. The former owner is still registered as the resident, which may require court intervention for eviction. Additionally, minors living with a debtor could potentially classify the family as socially dangerous.

The auction of the apartment highlights the seriousness of utility debt in Minsk. With the potential loss of residence rights and court involvement, it underscores the importance of keeping up with utility payments. Meanwhile, a 'two-room' house in Grodno's Dziatlovka microdistrict remains available for sale at $30,000.

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