According to Russian law, all citizens must have a permanent residence permit. This rule also applies to minor children. But having a residence permit does not always imply obtaining ownership.
Is a child entitled to a share in municipal housing if he has a residence permit?
After the birth of a child, it becomes necessary to draw up all the documents provided for by modern legislation, including the determination of the place of residence. You can register or register a child at the place of registration or registration of one of the parents. In accordance with article 20 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, children under the age of 14 must live with their parents (one of the parents) or guardians.
But registration does not always give a minor the opportunity to become the owner of a part of the living quarters. If we are talking about a municipal (state) apartment, the child registered in it has the right to take part in further privatization. Age in this case does not matter. A minor registered with a public housing has the same rights to it as any other tenant. The child does not have any responsibilities for the maintenance of housing, paperwork, but immediately after privatization, he becomes the owner of part of the premises. He will be able to dispose of his share only after reaching the age of 18 or earlier, if permission is obtained for this from representatives of the guardianship authorities.
An exception to the rule is temporary registration. If the child is registered with strangers or with distant relatives temporarily, after the expiration of the prescribed period, they have the right to be discharged. If there are any disagreements, the issue is resolved in court.
Rights of a child registered in a privatized apartment
If the child is registered in a privatized apartment, the situation changes dramatically. The minor does not have any rights to this housing and will not have even after reaching the age of 18. Until the age of majority, according to the law, he must live at the place of registration, that is, with his parents or guardians. After 18 years of age, parents have every right to discharge the child from the dwelling without providing a share in it.
A child can become the owner of an apartment or part of it only if the owners fill out all the necessary documents voluntarily. For example, you can sign a donation agreement. Also, the right to a dwelling can be inherited. If one of the owners dies, his children, registered in the apartment, become heirs of the first stage.
