New Constitution Enshrines Guarantees Protecting Housing Rights

Important changes concerning housing and property rights are enshrined in Kazakhstan's new Constitution, according to Khabar 24, citing 24KZ. The state continues to take on the obligation to create conditions for citizens to obtain housing and to support those who need to improve their living conditions.

The Constitution also guarantees the inviolability of the home: entry, inspection or search is permitted only in the manner directly set by law. Eviction without a court decision is banned, and the rule applies to both owners and tenants.

Lawyer Grigory Gromov said loopholes previously allowed people to be evicted without a court ruling, but this is now prohibited. Lawyers advise drawing up rental contracts in writing and setting out residence, payment and termination terms in advance.