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In recent years, installing panoramic and French windows has become popular among apartment owners, improving the appearance and increasing the natural light of the premises. However, court decisions in Russia have created new legal risks for owners, expanding the rights of neighbors to the external walls of the house.

The Supreme Court ruled that any interference with the external walls of a house, even if it does not affect its safety, requires the consent of all owners. For example, the neighbors' claim against the owner of the first floor, who installed a French window, was satisfied, despite approval from the housing inspection. The court recognized the external wall as common property and changing it violates the rights of other residents.

The Supreme Court's decision creates legal risks for owners who have already installed panoramic or…