Kiinteistöosakas
Kiinteistöosakas is a Finnish term that translates to "real estate shareholder" or "property shareholder." It refers to an individual or entity that owns shares in a housing company (asunto-osakeyhtiö) or a real estate limited company (kiinteistöosakeyhtiö). These companies own real estate, such as apartment buildings or commercial properties. By owning shares, the kiinteistöosakas has a right to use specific premises within the property, typically an apartment or a business space, and also has a say in the company's management and decisions through shareholder meetings.
The rights and obligations of a kiinteistöosakas are primarily determined by the Finnish Companies Act and
A kiinteistöosakas can sell their shares, thereby transferring their right of use to the new owner. The