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The Review (russian) describes the specifics of allocating public land plots for construction, concluding lease agreements for such plots, and managing them.

The document addresses key issues related to citizens' rights to land and construction. It summarizes the most relevant legal positions on disputes regarding protection against the illegal seizure of properties, as well as citizens' rights to continue construction if their actions have been impeded by the authorities. A significant portion of the Review is devoted to judicial protection of the rights of large families when allocating land plots free of charge. Specifically, the clarifications emphasize that not all members of a large family must be registered as residents in the region where they are applying for a land plot, and therefore, denial of such a plot may be deemed unlawful.

The meeting participants also adopted a Review of Arbitration Court Practice in Corporate Disputes Regarding Subsidiary Liability of Controlling Persons for the Obligations of Inactive Legal Entities (russian).

Much of the document is devoted to examining judicial practice regarding so-called "abandoned" businesses. The Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation outlined important legal positions regarding holding controlling persons liable for the obligations of inactive legal entities. It is stated that controlling persons (founders, managers) may be held liable for the company's debts if the company is excluded from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (USRLE) as inactive and its debts have not been repaid. This applies to cases where their actions or inactions have resulted in the inability to pay creditors. Therefore, individuals who are creditors should understand that their rights are protected and they can file a lawsuit against the company's controlling persons if they have committed bad faith actions by failing to ensure the repayment of debts.

The provisions outlined in the review are aimed at protecting creditors' rights and preventing abuses by company participants and managers who use their legal entity status to evade liability to third parties.

These provisions are important for those faced with the debts of companies that have been struck off the register or ceased operations. It is important for individuals to remember that controlling persons can be held liable for failure to fulfill obligations, even if they did not formally manage the company or were not its primary participants.