Apartment Handover: What the Lawyer Records (720)

The apartment handover is a key stage of the sale, when ownership rights transfer from the seller to the buyer.
To avoid disputes and misunderstandings, a lawyer records all important details and ensures the legal security of the transaction.

This article explains what a lawyer checks and records during an apartment handover.

Key Actions by the Lawyer

1. Checking the condition of the apartment
   • All visible defects and features of the apartment are recorded.
   • A handover report is prepared (with photos, descriptions, and signatures of both parties).
2. Documents
   • Reviewed documents include:
     • Certificate of ownership (נסח טאבו)
     • Sales contract
     • Handover of keys document
     • Utility bills, if included
3. Access to the apartment and keys
   • The lawyer records the transfer of keys, remotes, garage cards, and other items included in the sale.
4. Debts and obligations
   • Ensures there are no outstanding utility bills or other payments.
   • The contract specifies who is responsible for what at the time of handover.
5. Signatures and confirmations
   • All parties sign the handover report.
   • The lawyer certifies the legality and correctness of the document to prevent future disputes.

Tips from Unehasim

• Ensure all defects and features are reflected in the handover report.
• Keep all documents after handover — this protects your rights.
• Act through a lawyer: this reduces the risk of claims and legal mistakes.
• Record the transfer of all items included in the sale (furniture, appliances, keys).

Following these rules allows you to handover the apartment safely and without disputes.

Contact Unehasim Specialists

If you plan to hand over an apartment in Haifa, Unehasim specialists can help:

• Prepare a complete handover report
• Verify all documents and parties’ rights
• Record keys, furniture, and appliances
• Accompany the transaction through a lawyer to protect interests