Ownership can be transferred while reserving a separate right of use for the donor. Relying only on a family promise is risky: the agreement should define the type, scope, duration and registration of the right. A personal servitude differs from usufruct.
Practical example
A parent gifts an apartment to a child but wants lifelong use of particular rooms and shared spaces. The arrangement should also be properly documented with a future buyer in mind.
How to prepare
Specify who may live there, utility payments and whether letting is allowed. Check mortgages and priority of rights: a right of use does not remove every risk.
Source and consultation
Legal basis: Civil Code of Georgia, Articles 183, 242–253, 525. Current text: https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702 — checked on 28.10.2026.
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This is general information and does not replace a legal assessment of your specific case. The current law and the relevant facts are checked again when you seek advice.