ANRP postpones the payments for nationalized houses in Romania for 2025

How to contest an ANRP decision in Romania?

Property rights are an essential attribute of society, and the issue of properties abusively taken over by the state has been a continuous concern over time, making the process of property restitution in Romania increasingly complex. A current controversial aspect is Government Ordinance No. 10/2025, which stipulates the suspension of the issuance of payment titles (based on compensation points in Romania) for 2025 by ANRP in Romania (The National Authority for Property Restitution in Romania) based on the provisions of Law No. 165/2013 concerning measures to finalize the process of property restitution in Romania, either in kind or by equivalent, of properties abusively taken over during the communist regime in Romania.

Recently, ANRP in Romania published a statement regarding the status of resolution of the property files in Romania as of 10.02.2025. According to the statement, a total of 69,339 property files in Romania were registered by the mentioned date, of which 4,070 were submitted after 10.02.2020. The number of resolved ANRP property files in Romania stands at 59,362.

The decisions issued by ANRP in Romania can create difficult situations with significant economic implications, which is why the Romanian law firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates recommends consulting a restitution lawyer in Romania who can provide legal assistance and representation in land litigation by appealing a decision in Romania and obtaining ANRP compensation (based on compensation points in Romania), ensuring that right of ownership in Romania is respected.

Real estate lawyer in Romania. ANRP decisions based on market evaluation

In Romania, the authority responsible for handling matters in property restitution in Romania is ANRP in Romania (The National Authority for Property Restitution), which has the competence to resolve restitution requests for properties that were abusively taken, violating the right of ownership in Romania. Given the high volume of cases, the resolution of ANRP compensation claims can be significantly delayed, increasing the risk of incorrect ANRP compensation payments. To address this, Law No. 165/2013 established the CNCI in Romania (National Commission for Property Compensation). After evaluating the real estate in Romania, CNCI in Romania issues a compensation decision, with compensation estimated in compensation points in Romania.

Considering the above, it is advisable to seek a property lawyer in Romania who can analyze the situation and provide specialized guidance, maximizing the chances of obtaining ANRP compensation points in Romania. Generally, restitution is carried out in kind; however, if this is not possible, compensation will be granted in equivalent value.

Restitution lawyer in Romania. How to appeal an ANRP decision?

Given potential errors in practice, there is the possibility of appealing a decision in Romania within 30 days from the date of decision communication. Appealing a decision in Romania aims to reassess the previous decision, correctly evaluate the property based on the notary grid, and recalculate compensation. The main reason for low compensation amounts is the under-evaluation of real estate in Romania. Proper property evaluation is conducted using the notary grid, which serves as an instrument for real estate market assessment. A property lawyer in Romania can be the key element in real estate disputes in Romania, assisting with the correct drafting of the appeal while managing legal risks.

“In real estate disputes in Romania, a real estate lawyer in Romania not only provides the necessary expertise to navigate the complexity of the laws but also protects your rights and ensures that every step is taken in accordance with the law,” stated Dr. Av. Radu Pavel, Managing Partner at the Romanian Law Firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates.

The postponement of payments for nationalized houses can create financial difficulties for individuals whose property rights have been violated. The process of property restitution in Romania or the ANRP decision appeal can present significant legal challenges, which is why the Romanian law firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates recommends consulting a real estate lawyer in Romania who can provide expert legal advice, maximizing the chances of a favorable resolution for ANRP compensation claims.

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