How is co-owned property divided?

Co-owners can agree on a voluntary partition before a notary. If they cannot agree, any co-owner may bring a partition claim and the court decides how the property is allotted or sold.

How do I check a property for encumbrances?

We order a certificate of encumbrances from the Registry Agency covering the statutory period, trace the chain of title, and check for mortgages, injunctions, pending claims, lease registrations and restitution risks.

What can I do about a boundary or easement dispute?

Depending on the facts, the remedies range from a cadastral correction to a claim establishing ownership or an action to stop interference with your possession. The right route depends on the register entries and on how long the situation has existed.

Can a transaction be declared invalid?

Yes, on grounds such as defect of form, lack of representative power, fraud or simulation. These claims are time-sensitive and evidence-heavy, so an early review of the deed and the surrounding documents matters.

Real Estate Law · Bulgaria

Real Estate and Property Law Attorney in Bulgaria

We advise and represent clients in real property matters under Bulgarian law — from ownership disputes, co-ownership and partition, through easements, boundaries and possession claims, to title defects, restitution and lease conflicts. Whether you are protecting an existing asset or resolving a disagreement over land or a building, we build a practical strategy and represent you before the courts, the notary and the Property Register.

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How we can help

Ownership and title disputes

We challenge and defend claims to ownership, including competing entries in the Property Register, fraudulent or forged transfers, claims by heirs and undisclosed family shares, and rectification of incorrect registrations.

Co-ownership and partition

Advice on management of jointly owned property, termination of co-ownership, in-kind and monetary partition, compensation for improvements and occupation, and representation in partition proceedings before the court.

Possession and adverse possession

We bring and defend claims for possession, eviction of unlawful occupants, recovery of property, and acquisition of ownership by adverse possession (usucaption), with a clear assessment of the required period and good-faith requirements.

Easements, servitudes and rights of way

Establishment, amendment and termination of easements, rights of way and utility servitudes, including disputes over access, light, view, drainage and passage, and negotiation of voluntary or court-ordered arrangements.

Boundary and neighbour disputes

Resolution of boundary conflicts, encroachments, fence and wall disputes, and nuisance claims affecting the use and enjoyment of real property, including expert survey and cadastral evidence.

Invalid and voidable property transactions

Challenging property transactions for lack of consent, formal defects, fraud, duress, ultra vires company acts or breach of pre-emption rights, and claiming restitution of the property or damages.

Restitution and reclaiming of property

We assist owners and heirs in reclaiming property under statutory restitution regimes, regularising entries in the Property Register and resolving conflicts arising from historical transfers or state confiscation.

Lease and tenancy disputes

Representation of landlords and tenants in rent disputes, termination, eviction, deposit recovery, lease renewal, maintenance obligations, and claims for damages or unpaid rent.

Fees

Initial legal consultation – €50, deductible from subsequent legal fees. After the consultation you receive a written scope of work and a fixed-fee proposal.

Frequently asked questions

How is co-owned property divided?: Co-owners can agree on a voluntary partition before a notary. If they cannot agree, any co-owner may bring a partition claim and the court decides how the property is allotted or sold.
How do I check a property for encumbrances?: We order a certificate of encumbrances from the Registry Agency covering the statutory period, trace the chain of title, and check for mortgages, injunctions, pending claims, lease registrations and restitution risks.
What can I do about a boundary or easement dispute?: Depending on the facts, the remedies range from a cadastral correction to a claim establishing ownership or an action to stop interference with your possession. The right route depends on the register entries and on how long the situation has existed.
Can a transaction be declared invalid?: Yes, on grounds such as defect of form, lack of representative power, fraud or simulation. These claims are time-sensitive and evidence-heavy, so an early review of the deed and the surrounding documents matters.