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Slovak Republic Civil Code reform

Overview

The National Council of the Slovak Republic has approved a new Civil Code intended to replace the existing legislation from 1964. Scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027, the reform aims to address systemic deficiencies in the outdated socialist-era code through a significant overhaul of private law.

Key updates include new regulations for inheritance, contract law, and the joint property of spouses. In inheritance matters, the law introduces a ‘heritage contract’ (dedičská zmluva) and the concept of a legacy (odkaz), which may take precedence over a will. The legislation also modifies neighborly relations, such as establishing ownership of fallen fruit on a neighbor’s land and requiring requests to tree owners before pruning overhanging branches. The new code is organized into seven parts covering general institutes, natural and legal persons, family law, ownership, contracts, and inheritance.

Entities

National Council of the Slovak Republic · Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic · Slovak Police Force · Eduard Szattler · Vojčík & Partners

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovakia approves new Civil Code to replace 1964 legislation

    Slovakia's National Council has approved a new Civil Code effective July 1, 2027, introducing major reforms to inheritance, property rights, and neighborly relations.

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Sources

dennikstandard.sk · hnonline.sk · pravnenoviny.sk · www1.pluska.sk