Last Change:
06/12/2025
Law On Ownership in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Original names of the law: Oʻzbekiston Respublikasining 1990-yil 31-oktabrdagi 152-XII-sonli Qonuni "Oʻzbekiston Respublikasida mulkchilik toʻgʻrisida"
Year: 1990
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Housing, land & property
Description
The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Property" defines the legal framework for property ownership, regulation, and protection. It establishes the rights of individuals, legal entities, and the state regarding ownership, use, and disposal of property. The law recognizes various forms of property, including private, state, and collective ownership, and ensures their equal protection under the law. It sets the principles for acquiring, transferring, and inheriting property, as well as the state's role in regulating and safeguarding property rights. Additionally, it outlines legal mechanisms for resolving property disputes and protecting owners from unlawful interference.
Selected provisions
1. The owner shall have the right to reclaim their property from unlawful possession by another, in accordance with the civil legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
2. The owner may demand the elimination of any violations of their rights, even if such violations do not involve deprivation of possession.
3. The right of ownership shall be protected by the court.
4. The rights provided for in this Article shall also extend to a person who, although not the owner, lawfully possesses the property by virtue of the right of operational management, inheritable lifetime possession, or on another legal or contractual basis. Such person shall have the right to protect their possession, including against the owner.