Omanikutüübid

Omanikutüübid refers to the different categories of ownership that can exist for property. In Estonia, these typically fall into several main classifications.

The most common type of ownership is private ownership, where an individual or a legal entity holds full rights to the property, including possession, use, and disposal. This can be sole ownership, where one person or entity owns the entire property, or joint ownership, where two or more parties share ownership. Joint ownership can be further divided into shared ownership, where each owner has a specific, undivided share, and joint tenancy, where owners hold the property together with a right of survivorship, meaning the surviving owner(s) automatically inherit the share of a deceased owner.

Another significant category is state ownership, where property is owned by the Estonian state. This includes land, buildings, and other assets managed by various government bodies for public purposes. Similarly, municipal ownership refers to property owned by local governments or municipalities, used for local services and infrastructure.

Co-ownership is a broad term encompassing situations where multiple individuals or entities have rights to the same property. This is particularly relevant in the context of apartment buildings, where individuals own their specific apartment units (individual ownership) while jointly owning the common areas like stairwells, elevators, and the land on which the building stands (co-ownership).

Understanding these different omanikutüübid is crucial for legal and practical purposes, affecting rights, responsibilities, and how property can be bought, sold, or inherited.