Russian Court Rules in Favor of Elderly Woman Tricked into Selling Apartment
A St. Petersburg court has ruled in favor of an elderly woman who was tricked into selling her apartment. The woman, identified only as Anna, was promised the return of her apartment after renovations but was left homeless and in debt after the sale was found invalid.
Anna purchased the apartment for 7 million rubles using her own apartment, a loan, and inheritance money. Despite the seller providing a certificate of mental competence and all documents being in order at the time of sale, Anna later filed a lawsuit claiming she was tricked into signing the contract by scammers.
A psychiatric examination confirmed Anna's full mental capacity, but the court ruled the sale invalid. The apartment has been returned to its original owner, leaving Anna homeless and facing significant debt.
The court's decision highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from fraudulent activities. Anna's case serves as a reminder for potential buyers and sellers to be cautious and seek legal advice when dealing with apartments near me transactions.
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