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New Amendments to the Apartment Property Law are in Force. The State BIS System Asks to Wait Half a Year, but Coophome is Fully Ready Today!
On May 29, 2026, the long-awaited amendments to the Latvian Apartment Property Law (Dzīvokļa īpašuma likums) entered into force. These amendments are designed to solve the main pain points of Latvian high-rises: eternal disputes over parking spaces and the inability to make decisions due to passive neighbors. The law gave owners new tools, but an unexpected problem arose: the state infrastructure is not ready for them yet. It has been officially announced that the State Construction Information System (BIS) will be technically capable of supporting the new voting rules only from November 1, 2026. Wait another half a year to legally divide parking in the yard? There is no need. The Coophome.app platform has already been fully updated to meet the new legislative requirements. You can legitimately solve burning issues right now, without waiting for November.
Digital Transformation of Your Home: The Big COOPhome Update 🚀
Managing an apartment building is always a balance between hundreds of daily chores, complex financial accounting, and the need to make collective decisions. We know how often this process turns into endless chat threads in messaging apps, lost documents, and misunderstandings between residents and the board. In this update, we focused on three pillars of a modern home: Communication, Transparency, and Legitimacy. Introducing new features that make cooperative life simpler.
Courtyard Chaos: Why Windshield Permits No Longer Protect Your Space
Since March 31, 2026, the traditional parking permit system in Latvian courtyards has collapsed legally. Find out why the police no longer fine unauthorized cars and how digital solutions can save your parking spot.
The Cost of Control: A Complete Guide to Starting a Housing Association in Latvia
Tired of high maintenance fees and no results? Forming a housing association is the only way to gain real control over your building. But how much does it actually cost?
Certified Pro or Self-Management? Decoding the 1,500m² Law
Your association is registered — what's next? Are you legally required to hire a professional manager, or can you manage things yourself? Latvian law provides a clear answer.
Digital Transformation in the Baltics: Three Paths to a Modern Cooperative
The shift toward a 'digital-first' model is no longer just a trend—it's a matter of survival and efficiency for housing and consumer cooperatives today.
Digital Gap: Why Latvia is Losing the Automation Race?
While Estonia and Lithuania build a future where cooperative management takes just a few clicks, Latvia continues to struggle with 'paper' ghosts of the past.
The Final Countdown to April 1st: Keep Your Property Community "Within the Law"
The Latvian housing management market is at a digital turning point. By April 1, 2026, all apartment owner communities and managers must complete data digitalization in the Construction Information System (BIS).
50% + 1 Vote: How to Overcome "Dead Souls" and Quorum Issues with Digital Democracy
Every property manager in the Baltics knows this drill: the roof is leaking, the elevator is broken, or a renovation budget needs urgent approval. You print hundreds of voting forms, spend evenings knocking on doors, and face either closed entries or the classic: "I don't live here, I'm abroad for work/vacation."
Mandatory E-Invoicing in Latvia: Are You Ready for the 2026-2028 Transition?
The future of accounting in Latvia is digital. Following the latest amendments to the Law on Accounting (Grāmatvedības likums), the transition to structured electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is becoming a legal necessity for all entities, including cooperative housing associations.