Declaration of property division
The Building Commissioner reviews declarations of property division and amendments to ensure they comply with laws, regulations, and the Building Commissioner’s records. Submit declarations of property division electronically through the City's My Pages.
Processing time
The Building Commissioner processes declarations of property division as quickly as possible. Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the declaration and the quality of the documents submitted with the application.
What is a declaration of property division?
A declaration of property division is a legally required written document for owners of multi-unit buildings. It's based on multi-unit housing laws and includes:
• A description of the building and its lot
• Division of the property into private units and common areas
• Each owner's share in common areas
• Rights and responsibilities of owners towards each other and the property
This document establishes the foundation for ownership in multi-unit buildings.
Do I need a declaration of property division for my building?
All multifamily buildings must have a registered declaration of property division. You can find information about whether your building has one with the relevant district commissioner's office. If there is no declaration or it is unsatisfactory, a meeting of the building's owners must be held to decide to create one for the building.
Who can create a declaration of property division?
To create a declaration of property division, you must have the necessary permissions from the minister.
Submitting a declaration of property division
To submit a declaration of property division for confirmation, you need:
- Information about the owner/payer of fees.
- Declarations of property division in PDF format.
- A registration table in Excel format, version 5.03, showing the calculation ratios and property description.
Registration of a declaration of property division
For an amendment to the registration of a multifamily building to be valid, the following documents must be submitted to the district commissioner for registration:
- Two copies of the declaration of property division, one on certified paper, signed, and stamped by the building commissioner, along with the owner’s signature according to the Act on Multi-Owner Buildings
- A deed if there is a transfer of ownership, such as transferring a storage unit or parking space between properties
- If there is a transfer from common to private ownership, a deed from common area owners is required
- If modifications are made to an existing structure, such as extensions or additional floors, the declaration of property division must be registered before the final inspection
- As soon as the district commissioner registers the declaration, the property registration is immediately updated according to the declaration
Initial declaration of property division
Checklist of what needs to be included in the initial declaration of property division.
Modification of an older declaration of property division
Checklist of what needs to be included in a modification to the declaration of property division.
Supplement to the registered declaration of property division.
Checklist of what needs to be included in the registered declaration of property division.
Contact us
Contact the construction representative by sending an email to info@reykjavik.is
Include “Berist til byggingarfulltrúa” (For the attention of the Building Commissioner) in the subject line, and ensure the email contains the address and/or case number as applicable.
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