You can submit a claim in this category if:

1. you own immovable non-residential property in Ukraine – property that is not a flat, house, or other residence; and
2. it was damaged or destroyed because of Russia’s full-scale invasion starting on 24 February 2022.

You can submit a claim for the value of destroyed property, or for the cost of repairs or reconstruction of damaged property.

“Non-residential immovable property” is any property that cannot be moved and that is not used for people to live in.  

Examples could include:

1. an office building;
2. a parking garage or space;
3. storage buildings or premises; and
4. any other non-residential property owned by an individual.

This list is not exhaustive.

Yes, a claim for non-residential property that was used for commercial purposes can be submitted in this category, if the property was owned by an individual. However, such a claim can only be for the value of the property or the cost of its repairs.

If your claim also relates to other losses, such as lost profits from the damage or destruction, you should also submit a claim in a different category, such as A3.5 (loss of individual enterprise).

No, this category is for the value of the property or the cost of repairs.

If your claim also relates to other losses, such as lost profits from the damage or destruction, you should also submit a claim in a different category, such as A3.5 (loss of individual enterprise).

Yes, you can submit a claim for damaged or destroyed property located anywhere in Ukraine, including its temporarily occupied territories.

One possibility is to show that Ukraine’s State Registry of Immovable Property Rights reflects that you are the owner.

If you tried to record your property title there, but were denied registration, you should include this information instead.  

You might also be able to prove your ownership in other ways, such as with:

1. court decisions recognising ownership of the property;
2. documents of title registered before Ukraine’s State Registry of Immovable Property Rights began operating;
3. certificates of inheritance, sale and purchase contracts, deeds of gift, or exchange contracts;
4. extracts from Ukraine’s State Register of Transactions, provided by a notary;
5. certificates of title or documents from local technical inventory bureaus;
6. technical passports of the property;
7. documents from local authorities confirming ownership;
8. tax reporting documentation; and
1. written testimonies from neighbours, local housing representatives or managers, or other persons who can confirm ownership.

This list is not exhaustive.

If your title is not registered in this State Registry, you could register it and then submit a claim. If the registration is not possible, you can still submit a claim to the RD4U, but you should also show proof that you have attempted a registration or explain why you have not done so.   

That is not required. But if you made an application to the RDDP and the property was inspected afterwards by Ukrainian authorities, you should check to make sure this information is included in your claim to the RD4U.

Yes, you can submit a claim regardless of whether you repaired the property or someone else repaired it. You should provide any evidence of the repairs, including the cost.

No, this category is for owners of property at the time it was damaged or destroyed.

You do not need to provide your own geographical coordinates if you don’t know them. 

You should provide as much evidence as necessary to establish the damage or destruction. It is for you to decide what evidence to submit. Examples could include:

1. information from Ukraine’s Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property;
2. relevant court decisions;
3. documents from law enforcement and judicial authorities, such as police reports or applications to open criminal proceedings;
4. extracts from the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations;
5. acts of the State Emergency Service, such as acts detailing fire, damage, or destruction of property, including the cause;
6. reports from military administrations;
7. acts of local authorities, including inspection reports by representatives of city, town, or village counsels;
8. media reports, including online publications and messenger channels;
1. photos and videos; and
10. written testimonials of neighbours, local housing representatives or managers, or other persons who can confirm the event.

This list is not exhaustive.

Yes, you can. You should provide as much information as possible.

Yes, you can submit a claim without an expert evaluation.

No, there is no approved or exhaustive list of experts for this purpose.

You should provide as much evidence as necessary to establish the repairs made to the property. It is for you to decide what evidence to submit. Examples could include:

1. contracts, certificates of completion, or receipts from the company doing the repairs;
2. receipts confirming the purchase of the necessary materials, along with photographs of the completed repairs, if you carried out the repairs yourself;
3. photographs or videos of the repairs; and
4. written testimonials of neighbours, local housing representatives or managers, or other persons who can confirm the repair.

This list is not exhaustive.

You should provide as much evidence as necessary concerning the event causing the damage or destruction. It is for you to decide what evidence to submit. Examples could include:

1. documents or information from State, local, law enforcement, or judicial authorities;
2. reports of international organisations or civil society organisations;
3. media reports, including online publications and messenger channels; and
4. written testimonials of neighbours, local housing representatives or managers, or other persons who can confirm the event.

This list is not exhaustive.