kiinteistötoimitukset

Kiinteistötoimitukset are official proceedings in Finland that are used to establish, modify, or transfer rights and obligations related to real estate. These proceedings are conducted by authorized land surveyors or other designated officials. The primary purpose of a kiinteistötoimitus is to ensure the legal clarity and certainty of property ownership and boundaries.

There are several types of kiinteistötoimitukset, each serving a specific function. Common examples include lohkominen, which divides a larger parcel of land into smaller, independent units, and halkominen, which divides a jointly owned property. Other types include formation of easements (rasitekehotus), boundary adjustments (rajankäynti), and consolidation of adjacent parcels (yhdistämistoimitus).

The process typically begins with an application submitted to the relevant authority, often a municipal land registry or surveying office. Following the application, a site visit is usually conducted to survey the land and determine the precise boundaries. Notifications are sent to all affected parties, including landowners and potentially neighboring property owners, allowing them to present their views or objections.

A kiinteistötoimitus concludes with a formal decision, which is then registered in the Finnish Land Information System. This registration makes the outcome legally binding and publicly accessible. These proceedings are crucial for property transactions, land development, and resolving boundary disputes, underpinning the stability of the real estate market in Finland.