förköpsrätt

Förköpsrätt is a legal right in Swedish law that gives a specific party a priority to purchase a property before it can be sold to a third party. This right is often established through contractual agreements or specific legal provisions. It essentially means that if the owner decides to sell, they must first offer the property to the holder of the förköpsrätt under the same terms and conditions as they would offer it to any other potential buyer.

The holder of the förköpsrätt then has a specified period to decide whether to exercise their right to purchase. If they choose not to, or if the period expires without them making a decision, the owner is free to sell the property to another party. The terms of the förköpsrätt are typically detailed in the agreement establishing it, including the duration of the right and the process for notification.

Förköpsrätt can arise in various contexts. It might be found in lease agreements, where a tenant may have the right to buy the property they are renting if the landlord decides to sell. It can also be part of shareholder agreements, where existing shareholders may have a right to buy shares from a departing shareholder. In some cases, community associations or municipalities might hold a förköpsrätt for certain types of properties to ensure local development or preservation goals. The purpose of a förköpsrätt is generally to protect the interests of the holder and provide them with an opportunity to secure ownership of a property they have a connection to.