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Case 2-25-17676Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Juuli tn 7 korteriühistu · 80145988

Damage and insuranceInsurance payment and insurer’s claimApartment association bills, payments and debtsPayment accounting and set-off

How it started · editorial summary

Claimant XX disputed an obligation to ERGO; the association was the second defendant. The settlement redirects the insurance demand to the association and sets costs.

· Ruling (kohtumäärus) approving a settlementViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-25-17676/28Read actFirst instance

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Juuli tn 7 and ERGO: settlement waiving recourse against claimant and arranging accounts with association

Ruling (kohtumäärus) approving a settlement · Viru Maakohus · First instance

ERGO Insurance SE · Narva linn, Juuli tn 7 korteriühistu · 10017013 · 80145988

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: claimant XX – negative declaratory claim; defendant – ERGO Insurance SE; defendant – apartment association; claimant’s and defendants’ representatives XX

How it started · editorial summary

Claimant XX disputed an obligation to ERGO; the association was the second defendant. The settlement redirects the insurance demand to the association and sets costs.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Claimant XX sought a declaration against ERGO Insurance SE and the apartment association Narva linn, Juuli tn 7 that no duty existed to pay the insurer’s recourse demand, a claim for monetary reimbursement. Both legal persons were defendants. The account of the initial claim contains no separate monetary demand by the association against the claimant. At the hearing, the participants settled. ERGO waives recourse against claimant XX and directs a demand concerning the same insured event to the association. The association admits liability within the agreement. The insurer performs the agreed set-off under the association’s insurance contract without applying the 300-euro excess, the association’s contractual share of damage cover. The ruling gives no specific principal insurance compensation amount. Claimant XX waives the claim against both defendants. Under the agreement, the claimant and insurer must each separately reimburse the association 110,40 euros in costs. Participants retain their other costs. These are two separate costs payments to the association, rather than damages paid to the claimant. The court found the terms permissible and enforceable, approved the settlement on 31 August 2026 and terminated proceedings. Half the court fee, 210 euros out of 420 euros paid, is refunded to claimant XX, rather than the association. By agreement, the period to appeal the ruling was reduced to three working days. The association’s admission of liability is agreed by the settlement participants; it is not a judicial finding of proved fault on every circumstance of the insured event. Performance of the mutual accounting arrangements is not confirmed.

Outcome of this decision

Approve the settlement: ERGO waives recourse against claimant XX, directs the demand to the association and performs an insurance set-off without the 300-euro excess; the association admits liability. The claimant waives the claim. The claimant and ERGO each reimburse the association 110,40 euros; other costs remain with the participants. Terminate proceedings; refund claimant XX 210 euros, half the fee.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
1.1. ERGO Insurance SE waives its recourse claim of 8 July 2025 against XX. […] 1.3. XX waives the claim against ERGO Insurance SE and Narva linn, Juuli tn 7 korteriühistu. […] 2. Terminate proceedings in civil case No. 2-25-17676.
First instance
Case 2-25-19185Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu · 80551777

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayBills and justification of chargesPayment accounting and set-offHeatingCalculation and allocation of heating chargesWater and sewerageCalculation of water charges

How it started · editorial summary

The owner’s silence did not replace review of invoice grounds, payments and late-payment interest.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-25-19185/6Read actFirst instance

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Madise tn 6: review of charges and partial recovery

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu · 80551777

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu; person concerned — owner XX

How it started · editorial summary

The owner’s silence did not replace review of invoice grounds, payments and late-payment interest.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu claimed management charges and late-payment interest from owner XX. The owner received the documents but did not respond. In non-contentious proceedings, the court independently examined the basis and amount: issuing invoices alone is insufficient. It established meeting resolutions setting rates, a valid management plan and supplier costs. Heating was allocated by floor area, water and gas by readings and supplier prices. A late increase for a new period was left unexamined because it followed the deadline and would require a fresh opportunity to respond. A separate application for the new period remains possible. The court checked allocation of two payments: without selection of a particular obligation, the statutory sequence applied, first costs and late-payment interest, then principal. Late-payment interest was checked using the exact statutory annual rate rather than the association’s rounded daily rates. Principal recovery was limited to the amount claimed although the calculated balance was higher. The original late-payment interest claim was partly refused; the remaining accrued late-payment interest and further statutory late-payment interest on unpaid principal from 22 August 2026 until payment were awarded. Costs were reduced from the 800 euros sought to 560 euros: a 50-euro fee and 510 euros for legal assistance. The late increase and some representative time were not reimbursed. The order does not establish performance of the award.

Outcome of this decision

The application was allowed in part; debt and late-payment interest were awarded and costs reduced. The late increase for a new period was left unexamined.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Allow in part the application of Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu dated 12.11.2025.
First instance
Case 2-26-14504Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu · 80158560

Damage and insuranceInsurance payment and insurer’s claimApartment association bills, payments and debtsLate-payment interest and consequences of delay

How it started · editorial summary

After payment of the demand, the insurer waived its application; the dispute remained over who should bear litigation costs.

· Ruling terminating proceedingsViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-26-14504/5Read actFirst instance

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Rahu tn 28a: costs after payment of insurer’s demand

Ruling terminating proceedings · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

AB “Lietuvos draudimas“ · AB „Lietuvos draudimas“ Eesti filiaal · Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu · 110051834 · 12831829 · 80158560

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant and insurer – AB “Lietuvos draudimas“ through its Estonian branch; interested person – Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu

How it started · editorial summary

After payment of the demand, the insurer waived its application; the dispute remained over who should bear litigation costs.

The dispute and the court’s decision

AB “Lietuvos draudimas“, through its Estonian branch, brought a claim for damages and late-payment interest against Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu. The court accepted the application on 14 July 2026. After receiving payment on 17 July, the insurer waived the application and asked for costs against the association. The association did not object to termination but disputed costs. It relied on the short delay, voluntary performance and possibility of resolution without court action. It explained that its own insurer had transferred compensation on 25 June, but onward payment to the applicant was delayed by work organisation. The association reported paying 999,15 euros of principal and 1,42 euros of late-payment interest on 17 July. The court accepted the waiver and terminated proceedings. It left costs with the association: the demand was met after filing although the association knew of it beforehand and missed the payment deadline. Internal organisational reasons were not grounds to relieve it of costs. The principal demand was not awarded again. Of the 575 euros requested, the court awarded 470 euros: a 50-euro fee and 420 euros for legal assistance. All 3,5 hours of work were necessary, but the reimbursable hourly rate was reduced from 150 to 120 euros. Statutory late-payment interest accrues on unpaid costs from finality until performance. The court merely explained the option to request refund of half the fee; it did not order a refund in this ruling.

Outcome of this decision

Accept the waiver and terminate proceedings. Award the insurer 470 euros in costs against the association, plus statutory late-payment interest from finality until payment.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Terminate the civil proceedings. […] 3. The interested person Narva linn, Rahu tn 28a korteriühistu shall bear the litigation costs.
First instance
Case 2-26-111446Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, V. Gerassimovi tn 16 korteriühistu · 80218960

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

Under its terms, breach of the schedule permits the association to treat the agreement as invalid.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-26-111446/3Read actFirst instance

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V. Gerassimovi tn 16: a year of instalments by settlement

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, V. Gerassimovi tn 16 korteriühistu · 80218960

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, V. Gerassimovi tn 16 korteriühistu; person concerned — debtor XX; applicant representative — XX

How it started · editorial summary

Under its terms, breach of the schedule permits the association to treat the agreement as invalid.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, V. Gerassimovi tn 16 korteriühistu and debtor XX submitted a written settlement after service of a payment proposal in expedited payment-order proceedings. The case was transferred from Pärnu Maakohus to Viru Maakohus for approval. The court examined permissibility and enforceability, approved the settlement before non-contentious proceedings began and discontinued the case. The debtor acknowledged management and utility arrears payable over twelve months. The agreement does not release the debtor from current monthly payments. On improper performance, including full or partial non-payment of at least one scheduled instalment, the association may unilaterally treat the agreement as invalid. The order approves that condition but does not establish its actual use or performance of the schedule. Each party bears its own costs without reimbursement.

Outcome of this decision

A twelve-month settlement schedule was approved and the case discontinued. Current payments remain due.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance
Case 2-26-110879Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Soldina tn 18c korteriühistu · 80061091

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

The settlement distinguishes scheduled debt from the statement about current charges.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-26-110879/4Read actFirst instance

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Soldina tn 18c: instalments and limits of enforcement

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Soldina tn 18c korteriühistu · 80061091

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Soldina tn 18c korteriühistu; two persons concerned — debtors XX

How it started · editorial summary

The settlement distinguishes scheduled debt from the statement about current charges.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Soldina tn 18c korteriühistu sought payment from two debtors XX in expedited payment-order proceedings. The proposed schedule contained additional conditions, so the case was transferred to Viru Maakohus. After clarification, the participants submitted a new settlement, which the court approved before non-contentious proceedings began and discontinued the case. The acknowledged obligation includes principal, late-payment interest and costs, with six monthly payments. Initial dates precede the order, but performance was not established. A delay exceeding ten calendar days permits the association to seek enforcement of the judicial settlement. The statement about current charges expressly creates no independently enforceable obligation under this settlement. After the final payment, the debt is treated as paid. Additional costs remain with the participants.

Outcome of this decision

Six payments were approved; delay exceeding ten days permits an enforcement application. The case was discontinued.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance
Case 2-26-110970Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Rakvere tn 36 korteriühistu · 80175446

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-26-110970/4Read actFirst instance

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Rakvere tn 36: instalments and consequences of breaching settlement

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Rakvere tn 36 korteriühistu · 80175446

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Rakvere tn 36 korteriühistu; debtor XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Rakvere tn 36 korteriühistu sought management charges and late-payment interest in expedited payment-order proceedings. After service of the payment proposal, debtor XX and the association submitted a written settlement. The claim was transferred from Pärnu Maakohus to Viru Maakohus, which approved the settlement before starting to examine the underlying debt application and discontinued the case. The acknowledged obligation includes debt, accrued late-payment interest, a state fee of 25 euros and legal costs of 166.80 euros. Payment was deferred into twelve equal monthly instalments. Breach of the schedule makes the entire obligation immediately payable; upon breach, the association may also claim late-payment interest of 0.02% per day solely on the principal specified in the settlement, running from 1 June 2026. Costs outside the settlement remain with each party. The order does not establish payment of future instalments.

Outcome of this decision

The settlement was approved and proceedings discontinued. Breach triggers immediate payment and conditional late-payment interest.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance
Case 2-25-9102Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu · 80551777

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsPayment accounting and set-off

How it started · editorial summary

Payment after filing did not eliminate costs, but the court reduced their amount.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-25-9102/8Read actFirst instance

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Madise tn 6: payment of debt and partial reimbursement of costs

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu · 80551777

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu; person concerned — owner XX

How it started · editorial summary

Payment after filing did not eliminate costs, but the court reduced their amount.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Madise tn 6 korteriühistu claimed management-charge arrears from owner XX. During proceedings, the association confirmed payment of the principal claim and withdrew its application. The owner disputed the need for proceedings and the costs claimed. The court accepted the withdrawal and discontinued proceedings. Costs were placed on the owner because the debt existed when the application was filed and was paid later, making the proceedings objectively justified. The principal debt was not awarded again. Of the 350 euros claimed in costs, the court awarded 100 euros: a 50-euro state fee and 50 euros for necessary work by the contractual representative. It refused 250 euros for preparing the original application because a board member represented the association then and the contractual representative joined later. Statutory interest runs on the awarded costs from finality of the order until payment; performance was not established.

Outcome of this decision

Following payment of principal, proceedings were discontinued; only 100 euros in costs and statutory interest on them were awarded.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Discontinue proceedings in civil case No 2-25-9102.
First instance
Case 2-24-19183Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 17 korteriühistu · 80054990

Rights in real propertyOwnership and register entriesApartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claims

How it started · editorial summary

The association sought disposal of the apartment but waived its claim after sale and repayment of the debt.

· Ruling terminating the case after waiver of the claimViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-24-19183/7Read actFirst instance

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Uusküla tn 17: apartment disposal case terminated

Ruling terminating the case after waiver of the claim · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 17 korteriühistu · 80054990

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: claimant – Narva linn, Uusküla tn 17 korteriühistu; defendant – owner XX

How it started · editorial summary

The association sought disposal of the apartment but waived its claim after sale and repayment of the debt.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 17 korteriühistu brought a claim requiring owner XX to dispose of the apartment. It relied on maintenance arrears and failure to implement the owners’ decision on disposal. During the case, the association reported that the defendant had already sold the apartment and paid the debt in full. It later clarified that it was waiving the claim and requested refund of half the court fee. On 6 March 2026, the court accepted the waiver and ended proceedings without a decision on the merits. The ruling imposed no duty to sell: the stated reason to continue the dispute had by then ceased. The court explained the consequences of waiver, including inability to repeat the same dispute between the same parties on the same grounds. The court ordered a refund to the association of 212,50 euros, half the 425-euro fee paid. Each party retained its other costs. The court noted that, after explanation of the possibility of claiming costs, the association no longer requested them in its final document and treated this as an intention not to recover them from the defendant.

Outcome of this decision

Accept the waiver and terminate proceedings. Refund the association 212,50 euros in court fees; each party bears its own costs.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. The parties shall bear the litigation costs.
First instance
Case 2-25-124523Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Linda tn 1 korteriühistu · 80180424

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

The schedule does not establish payment; the settlement takes effect when the order becomes final.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-25-124523/3Read actFirst instance

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Linda tn 1: instalments and shortened appeal period

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Linda tn 1 korteriühistu · 80180424

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Linda tn 1 korteriühistu; person concerned — debtor XX

How it started · editorial summary

The schedule does not establish payment; the settlement takes effect when the order becomes final.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Linda tn 1 korteriühistu and debtor XX submitted a settlement following the start of expedited payment-order proceedings. The court approved it before non-contentious proceedings began and discontinued the case. The acknowledged obligation covers utility and management-charge arrears and agreed costs; the association waived other claims. Payment is spread over 28 months, with early payment permitted. Some initial dates precede the order, but it does not establish performance. Full or partial delay in an instalment makes the entire unpaid balance recoverable in enforcement proceedings. Full performance leaves no mutual claims from this case. The settlement takes effect when the approving order becomes final; a separate effectiveness clause was removed. By agreement, the appeal period was shortened to two days from service. Costs outside the settlement remain with each participant.

Outcome of this decision

The settlement was approved and proceedings discontinued; breach of the 28-month schedule permits recovery of the balance.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance
Case 2-25-128001Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 12 korteriühistu · 80175498

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-25-128001/3Read actFirst instance

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Kangelaste prospekt 12: instalments and consequences of breaching settlement

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 12 korteriühistu · 80175498

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 12 korteriühistu; person concerned XX — debtor, party to the settlement; applicant’s representative XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 12 korteriühistu sought management charges and late-payment interest in expedited payment-order proceedings. After service of the payment proposal, debtor XX and the association submitted a written settlement. The claim was transferred from Pärnu Maakohus to Viru Maakohus, which approved the settlement before starting to examine the underlying debt application and discontinued the case. The acknowledged obligation includes debt, accrued late-payment interest, a state fee of 25 euros and legal costs of 166.80 euros. Payment was deferred into seventeen monthly instalments of varying amounts. Breach of the schedule makes the entire obligation immediately payable; upon breach, the association may also claim late-payment interest of 0.02% per day solely on the principal specified in the settlement, running from 1 March 2026. Costs outside the settlement remain with each party. The order does not establish payment of future instalments.

Outcome of this decision

The settlement was approved and proceedings discontinued. Breach triggers immediate payment and conditional late-payment interest.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance
Case 2-20-144847Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu · 80545179

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsPayment accounting and set-offLate-payment interest and consequences of delayWater and sewerageCalculation of water chargesBills and justification of chargesMeters and readings

How it started · editorial summary

Water readings in the handover record changed part of the award, but a payment on earlier debt did not reduce this claim.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-20-144847/25Read act

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A company’s debt to an association and withdrawal of late-payment interest claim

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu · OÜ Peremaakler · 80545179 · 11523072

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu; Person concerned — OÜ Peremaakler

How it started · editorial summary

The association sought management and utility charges from OÜ Peremaakler. The appeal court later reduced the principal; the late-payment interest proceedings were discontinued following the association’s withdrawal.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu sought management, heating and water charges from OÜ Peremaakler for 01.02.2020–07.10.2021. Following the company’s objection, the dispute continued outside expedited payment-order proceedings. The final claim was 1,147.44 euros. The association withdrew its claim for late-payment interest. The company disputed water charges on the ground of no consumption and raised the treatment of proceeds from the property’s sale. The first-instance court checked invoices, readings, handover records and approved tariffs. It found that the company had provided no specific alternative calculation, while the association had proved the composition and allocation of costs. It found that 350 euros obtained in enforcement had been applied to an earlier debt awarded in another case, rather than the period at issue here. The first-instance court awarded the principal and discontinued the withdrawn late-payment interest claim. On 29 January 2026, Tartu Ringkonnakohus reduced the award to 1,117.62 euros: water charges of 29.82 euros did not match the handover-record readings. Crediting 350 euros against the earlier debt was left unchanged. Costs in both instances were allocated 97% to OÜ Peremaakler and 3% to the association, with the amount to be determined separately. Discontinuance of the withdrawn late-payment interest claim remained unchanged.

Outcome of this decision

The original award was 1,147.44 euros. On 29 January 2026, Tartu Ringkonnakohus reduced it to 1,117.62 euros and dismissed the claim for 29.82 euros. The withdrawn late-payment interest claim was discontinued. Costs in both instances were allocated 97% to the company and 3% to the association, with the amount to be fixed separately.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
Accept the withdrawal by Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu of the claim for late-payment interest on the principal debt for 01 February 2020 to 07 October 2021 and discontinue the proceedings in respect of that claim.
First instance
· Court orderTartu Ringkonnakohtu tsiviilkolleegium · Appeal · № 2-20-144847/38Read actAppeal

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Pähklimäe tn 11: water-charge correction on OÜ Peremaakler’s appeal

Court order · Tartu Ringkonnakohtu tsiviilkolleegium · Appeal

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu · OÜ Peremaakler · 80545179 · 11523072

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu; person concerned and appellant against the order — OÜ Peremaakler; applicant representative — XX; company representatives — XX

How it started · editorial summary

Water readings in the handover record changed part of the award, but a payment on earlier debt did not reduce this claim.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 11 korteriühistu sought 1147.44 euros in management charges from OÜ Peremaakler for 1 February 2020 until ownership ended on 7 October 2021; the association withdrew late-payment interest. The company disputed water charges and allocation of a 350-euro receipt. It appealed the order after the first-instance court allowed the principal in full. The appellate court admitted additional documents permissible in support of such an appeal. Final water readings in the handover record were lower than those used in the invoices. The excess 29.82 euros was therefore refused, leaving an award of 1117.62 euros. The court upheld the other charges. The 350-euro receipt discharged an earlier obligation established by another court order; the balance of that debt was not the balance claimed here. Discontinuance of the late-payment interest claim remained in force. Costs in both instances were allocated 97% to OÜ Peremaakler and 3% to the association. The first-instance court will quantify costs after the order becomes final. Performance of the award was not established.

Outcome of this decision

The appeal against the order was allowed in part: the award was reduced to 1117.62 euros and 29.82 euros refused; costs were reallocated.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
4.2. Allow the application in part.
Appeal
Case 2-25-123890Source: Riigi Teataja ↗

Narva linn, Vahtra tn 6 korteriühistu · 80181027

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-25-123890/3Read actFirst instance

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Vahtra tn 6: instalments and consequences of breaching settlement

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Vahtra tn 6 korteriühistu · 80181027

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Vahtra tn 6 korteriühistu; two joint and several debtors XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved an acknowledged obligation with instalments and conditional late-payment interest.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Vahtra tn 6 korteriühistu sought management charges and late-payment interest in expedited payment-order proceedings. After service of the payment proposal, two joint and several debtors XX and the association submitted a written settlement. The claim was transferred from Pärnu Maakohus to Viru Maakohus, which approved the settlement before starting to examine the underlying debt application and discontinued the case. The acknowledged obligation includes debt, accrued late-payment interest, a state fee of 25 euros and legal costs of 166.80 euros. Payment was deferred into twelve monthly instalments. Breach of the schedule makes the entire obligation immediately payable; upon breach, the association may also claim late-payment interest of 0.02% per day solely on the principal specified in the settlement, running from 1 January 2026. Costs outside the settlement remain with each party. The order does not establish payment of future instalments. Joint and several liability permits recovery from any debtor without recovering the same debt twice.

Outcome of this decision

The settlement was approved and proceedings discontinued. Breach triggers immediate payment and conditional late-payment interest.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Discontinue the civil proceedings.
First instance