määräosista

Määräosista refers to a concept in Finnish property law concerning the division of land into separate, distinct units. These units, known as määräosat, are not necessarily physically demarcated plots but rather fractional ownership shares within a larger property. The key characteristic of määräosista is that each share is legally recognized as a distinct entity for the purpose of ownership, transfer, and inheritance, even if the underlying land remains undivided.

When a property is divided into määräosat, each share is assigned a specific fraction of the total ownership. For instance, a property might be divided into two määräosat, with each owner holding a one-half share. This division allows for multiple individuals or entities to own parts of the same property, with each part having its own legal standing. This is often used in situations where co-ownership is desired but a full physical subdivision is not practical or desired.

The rights and responsibilities associated with a määräosa are tied to the fractional ownership. While the land itself may not be physically divided, the ownership shares are distinct. This means that a buyer can purchase a specific määräosa, and its owner can sell, mortgage, or bequeath their share independently of other owners. However, all owners of the larger property typically share in the rights and obligations related to the common land and any structures on it, unless specific agreements are in place. The precise rights and obligations can be further defined by an agreement between the owners, often referred to as a property use agreement or partition agreement, which clarifies how the land and any shared facilities will be used.