A troubling pattern has emerged in the capital of Uzbekistan, where law-abiding citizens who purchase real estate following all official procedures are systematically losing their homes. Multiple families have reported finding themselves entangled in complex inheritance disputes involving overseas claimants.

A local resident, Adelina Baldina, detailed the ordeal faced by her family, which includes an elderly mother and two minor children. After selling their previous property, they purchased a three-room apartment in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district for $85,000. The transaction was fully verified by a notary public, and state registries showed no encumbrances at the time of purchase. C

Just a week after the acquisition, prosecutors placed a restriction on the property as a bitter legal battle unfolded behind the scenes. It was revealed that relatives residing abroad had issued conflicting powers of attorney regarding the deceased owner's estate. Consequently, local courts declared all subsequent sales invalid, ruling that the sellers must refund only the nominal cadastral value listed in the contract—which amounted to roughly 14 times less than the actual sum paid by the family.

Legal analysts point out that systemic loopholes and failures in invoking proper defenses for bona fide purchasers leave citizens critically exposed. Despite acting in good faith, families across the city are now facing the grim prospect of losing both their life savings and their newly acquired homes without adequate protection from the legal framework.

Source: www.gazeta.uz