kiinteistönmuodostuslaki

Kiinteistönmuodostuslaki, or the Finnish Land Formation Act, is a fundamental piece of legislation governing the division, consolidation, and modification of real estate in Finland. It establishes the legal framework and procedures for altering the boundaries and ownership of land parcels. The primary objective of the law is to ensure clarity, order, and efficiency in land ownership, facilitating various land development activities and property transactions.

The act outlines specific processes such as lohkominen (subdivision), where a larger parcel is divided into smaller ones, and yhdistäminen (consolidation), where adjacent parcels are merged into a single unit. It also covers other arrangements like halkominen (division of a jointly owned property) and erottamistoimitus (partitioning of a part of a property for separate ownership). These processes are typically initiated by a landowner and require a formal administrative procedure conducted by a cadastral surveyor.

Key aspects regulated by the law include the requirements for creating new parcels, such as ensuring that each new parcel has adequate access to public roads and that the division does not negatively impact existing rights or infrastructure. The act also addresses the registration of these changes in the Land Register, ensuring that all property information is up-to-date and legally binding. Compliance with the Kiinteistönmuodostuslaki is crucial for any party involved in modifying land ownership in Finland.