Nießbrauchers

Nießbrauchers, often translated as usufructuary or beneficiary of usufruct, refers to the individual or entity who holds the right of usufruct. Usufruct is a legal right in civil law jurisdictions that allows a person to use and enjoy the benefits of property belonging to another, without fundamentally altering its substance. This right is typically granted for a specific period, often for the lifetime of the usufructuary, or for a set number of years. The owner of the property retains the underlying ownership, referred to as the "bare ownership" or "naked ownership."

The Nießbraucher has the right to derive income from the property, such as collecting rent from a house or harvesting crops from land. They can also use the property for their own purposes, like living in a dwelling. However, this right is accompanied by duties. The Nießbraucher is obligated to maintain the property in good condition and not to damage or deplete its value. They must also return the property to the bare owner at the end of the usufruct period in substantially the same condition as it was received, accounting for normal wear and tear. Usufructuary rights can be established through wills, contracts, or court orders, and are a common tool for estate planning and providing for dependents.