köprätt

Köprätt, or purchase right, is a legal concept in Sweden that entitles a person or entity to have priority to acquire a specified asset when the owner intends to sell. It is commonly described as a form of pre-emption or first-refusal right and can be created by contract, by by-laws, or by statutory rules in various property and business contexts.

How it works: when the owner signals an impending sale, the holder of köprätt is offered the asset on predefined terms, such as price and conditions. The holder typically has a defined period to decide whether to exercise the right. If the holder accepts, the sale proceeds between the parties under those terms; if the holder declines or fails to act in time, the owner may sell to third parties, usually under the original terms or within the boundaries set by the agreement. The exact procedures and limitations depend on the specific contract or legal arrangement.

Contexts: köprätt appears in co-ownership situations where a co-owner wishes to sell or where neighbours or a housing cooperative have priority to purchase adjacent property. It can also arise in corporate settings, such as rights related to shares, or in land transactions involving municipalities, associations, or other formal groups that wish to control ownership.

Legal basis and limitations: köprätt arises from contracts, association rules, or statutory provisions and is typically enforceable against successors in title if formally documented. The right protects certain parties from unwanted buyers and can constrain market freedom. In many cases, köprätt is closely related to, or overlaps with, the more common term förköpsrätt (pre-emption right).