Pinui-Binui Attorney: Residents and Bonei HaTichon Urban Renewal Agreements

Residents for whom Bonei HaTichon Urban Renewal has been selected to advance an evacuation-and-rebuilding (pinui-binui) project receive a long agreement from the developer. I am an attorney and notary, and I assist apartment owners in reviewing pinui-binui agreements before signing.

This page is not on behalf of the company, I do not represent it, and I am not connected to it. The information about the company is based on public publications and may change, and the decision whether to sign should be based on the contract you received and on an up-to-date review.

About the company and its projects, according to publications

According to publications on real estate websites, Bonei HaTichon was founded in 1985 and operates in initiating and building residential projects, and in recent years it has been advancing many urban renewal projects. Among the published projects: a pinui-binui project in the Har HaTzofim complex in Holon, whose plan was reportedly deposited for objections, and projects in additional cities.

In such projects, execution is usually conditioned on signing up a sufficient number of apartment owners, on approval of a plan and on obtaining permits, so timetables are long and variable.

What to check in a pinui-binui agreement

In pinui-binui agreements, including versions reviewed in my office in the past, the following topics usually recur. Older versions may differ from the agreement that will be offered to you.

• Conditions precedent: which conditions must be met for the agreement to take effect, such as the required percentage of signatures and approval of a plan, and what happens if they are not met on time.
• The new apartment: area, floor, parking, storage room and specification, and whether there is a promise of a replacement apartment of the same standard.
• Security for residents: which guarantees or securities the developer provides, and what they are intended for.
• Evacuation period and rent: how long evacuation is permitted, who pays alternative rent and in what amount, and what happens if construction takes longer.
• Delivery date and compensation for delay.
• Taxation: whether the project was declared under a tax track, and which benefits apply to you.
• Appraiser and arbitrator: how the value of the apartments and the agreements between the residents and the developer are determined, and who may decide a dispute.
• Legal representation of the residents: who represents you and who pays the legal fees, and whether there is a conflict of interest.

The agreement extends over years, so it is worth making the decision to sign after you understand what happens if the project is delayed or does not go ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to sign?

It depends on the law and on the planning situation. In pinui-binui there are situations in which a resident refuses, and the law addresses this under certain conditions. It is advisable to consult before deciding.

Who pays the attorney?

In such projects the developer sometimes participates in the legal fees, but this is set in the agreement and therefore must be checked on its merits.

Are you connected to the company?

No. I represent residents and buyers only.

How I work with you

My office is in Tel Aviv. We can meet at the office and continue by phone and WhatsApp. See also real estate attorney (Hebrew) and real estate attorney in Tel Aviv (Hebrew). Contact page.

Written by Emanuel Trach, Adv., attorney and notary with 15 years of experience, office in Tel Aviv. Published: 5.11.2026. Updated: 5.11.2026.