A real estate law for Slovenia is a legal framework regulating the purchase and sale of property in Slovenia. The constitution guarantees a right to private property to every citizen of the Republic of Slovenia (Ustava Republike Slovenije – URS). Ownership of real estate is in principle based on title deeds and/or lease contracts signed in accordance with the applicable laws. The title deeds are registered in the Land Registry. Foreign citizens and legal entities are permitted to acquire property in Slovenia as long as they meet the criteria for acquiring ownership provided by the law or a treaty ratified by the National Assembly. More info :https://www.odvetnik-krizanec.si/

The main legislation governing the leasing of residential premises is the Housing Act; the Law on Property Code and the Obligations Code apply in case something is not regulated completely by the Housing Act. Furthermore, the general principle of subsidiarity applies where there are overlapping issues between the different pieces of legislation.

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In the event of an ambiguity in the law, the highest court decision is considered as the authoritative source. The Law on Property Registers provides that the information entered in the Land Register is considered as correct unless proven otherwise. The same is true for registrations regarding buildings on land. The principle of’superficies solo cedit’ means that the mortgage established on land extends to the buildings built on it.

In the event of a dispute, a judgment of a foreign court or tribunal shall be recognised and enforced in Slovenia if all requirements are met (recognition is justified, there is no violation of public policy, it is not contrary to other judgements, etc.). Similarly, a foreign arbitral award is also recognised by Slovenian courts.