Movitosti

Movitosti is a term used in several Slavic languages to denote movable property or chattels, the category of assets that can be physically moved and are distinct from immovable property such as land and buildings. The concept covers tangible items like furniture, vehicles, machinery, livestock and inventory, and in some legal systems it may extend to certain intangible rights treated as personal property.

In legal and commercial contexts movitosti affects ownership transfers, security interests and taxation. Unlike immovable property, which commonly requires cadastral registration, many movable assets pass title through delivery or specific registration systems (for example for motor vehicles or vessels). Movable property is frequently the subject of secured transactions where lenders take a security interest in movitosti to secure loans, with priority and enforcement rules governed by statute and contract.

Historically the distinction between movable and immovable property shaped feudal obligations, inheritance rules and civil codes, and it continues to influence modern property law, commercial practice and insolvency proceedings. Practical implications include differing treatment in probate, varying tax bases and distinct procedures for seizure or repossession.

Exact definitions and legal consequences of movitosti vary by jurisdiction and language, so specific rights, registration requirements and remedies should be determined from the applicable national law or authoritative legal sources. Related terms in English include movable property, personal property and chattels.