Road access in cottage communities will become free, but only after a year and a half.
The State Duma passed a bill in its second reading that will regulate tolls in cottage communities. The new rules will not come into effect until the spring of 2028.
Toll roads in cottage communities: what the law changes
The State Duma took A bill that will address the problem of so-called "cottage slavery" is in its second reading. Homeowners will now have the right to manage common property, including roads, playgrounds, and utility networks.
The bill had been in development since 2022 and was adopted yesterday. However, the new rules will not come into effect until the spring of 2028.
The bill establishes the right of owners and tenants to unimpeded and free access to their plots, a ban on discriminatory tariffs (fees may only be charged for the actual use of any infrastructure), and the ability to choose the management method.
Conflicts over barriers and toll gates
The lack of such a document led to numerous conflicts: the landowner could install a barrier at the entrance to the cottage community and impose a toll on public roads. For example, NeMoskva reported that Leningrad region developer appreciated Entrance to the Riviera cottage community cost 500 rubles. A monthly pass cost 4300 rubles.