# Legal and administrative issues in Podgorica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-administrative-issues-in-podgorica
> Updated: 2026-09-29T05:58:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The provided reports detail distinct legal and administrative challenges within Podgorica, Montenegro.

In one instance, the Administration for the Protection of Property-Legal Interests reported a surge in legal matters, with active cases reaching 10,798. Director Gojko Perović noted that this increase of approximately 2,000 cases over the previous year involves property rights, land registry issues, and expropriation proceedings. Some disputes are valued at 30 million euros or more, potentially impacting the municipal budget.

Separately, the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Freedoms criticized the Podgorica Prosecutor's Office for delays in a criminal complaint involving the alleged sexual harassment of two children. Although the prosecutor's office cited complex expert evaluations, the Ombudsman determined the delay violated the children's right to timely proceedings, stating the case did not appear sufficiently complex to justify exceeding legal timeframes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Podgorica Prosecutor's Office criticized for delay in child sexual harassment case

The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Freedoms criticized the Podgorica Prosecutor's Office for a ten-month delay in deciding on a criminal complaint involving the alleged sexual harassment of two young children.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-prosecutors-office-criticized-for-delay-in-child-sexual-harassment-case

### 2026-09-06: Podgorica property protection agency reports surge in legal cases

Podgorica's property protection administration reports a surge in legal cases, reaching nearly 10,800 matters, with some disputes valued at 30 million euros or more.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-property-protection-agency-reports-surge-in-legal-cases

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