Sameieformer

Sameieformer refers to the set of legal arrangements used when two or more persons own, use, or control a property. In a sameie arrangement, all owners hold an undivided share and jointly manage the property, with costs borne by each owner according to their share or an agreed formula. The form of ownership affects decision making, liability, and transfer rules, shaping how rights are exercised and obligations shared.

Common forms, particularly in Nordic property law contexts, include:

- Sameie (general co-ownership) where the property is owned jointly by multiple parties. Decisions are typically taken at general meetings or by a board, and each owner bears a defined share of costs and responsibilities.

- Eierseksjonssameie (owner-ownership of sections) in which owners hold exclusive rights to defined sections (units) and share ownership of common property. Governance usually occurs through a general assembly and a board, with costs allocated by unit size or agreed rules.

- Borettslag (housing cooperative) where residents own shares in the cooperative and have the right to occupy specific units. The cooperative owns the building, and residents participate in governance through a board and general meetings.

Other forms may exist or be created by private agreement, including hybrid arrangements combining elements of these structures. Key governance aspects across forms include how voting rights are allocated, how maintenance and operating costs are distributed, rules for selling interests, and procedures for dissolution or restructuring of ownership.

In practice, sameieformer are governed by national property law complemented by the specific by-laws or deeds that define each arrangement’s rights and duties.