patundshme

Patundshme is an Albanian legal term that designates immovable property. It refers to land and any structures permanently attached to it, as well as related rights that cannot be relocated without altering the property. In Albanian law, patundshme is contrasted with movable property. Ownership and transfers of patundshme are formalized through deeds and registered in the land registry in conjunction with cadastral records; registration is typically required to establish title and enable enforcement of rights. Transferring patundshme generally involves a notarized contract, payment of taxes, and update of the title. Encumbrances such as mortgages, liens, easements, and servitudes attach to immovable property and must be disclosed in the title. Patundshme encompasses not only the physical land but also permanent improvements and attached fixtures, as well as rights pertaining to the land (for example, mineral or air rights, depending on jurisdiction). In practice, the concept is central to property law, taxation, urban planning, and real estate financing. The term mirrors the general civil-law distinction between immovable property and movable property found in many jurisdictions.