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Romanian apartment owners who enclosed their balconies without authorization will not face a doubled tax rate. A recent ordinance clarifies that legal buildings with unauthorized balcony closures are not classified as illegal constructions. The ordinance, signed by the Minister of Development, outlines the legal status of such modifications and the process for obtaining regularization permits. It specifies that local tax authorities cannot impose a 100% tax increase solely due to a closed balcony. Additionally, the statute of limitations for penalties related to unauthorized construction is set at three years. Owners can apply for regularization without time constraints, and standard fees apply instead of increased charges for these specific cases.