they will force you to remove it and will not allow you to install new ones

In recent years, solutions for installing panoramic and French windows have become increasingly popular among apartment owners. Such changes in the architecture of residential premises can not only improve the appearance, but also increase natural light, as well as visually expand the space. However, recent court decisions in Russia have made significant adjustments to this practice, creating new legal risks for owners.

Previously, courts often sided with apartment owners, believing that the window sill part of the wall was not load-bearing and did not affect common property. This made it possible to legalize such redevelopments if they did not violate the integrity of the building, writes SevastopolMedia.ru.

However, the Supreme Court ruled that any interference with…