Dissolution of Co-Ownership
An inherited plot, a flat that cannot be divided, a shop bought together. When the co-owners cannot agree, the court dissolves the co-ownership. The case looks simple from outside; what decides it is whether partition in kind is possible, whether every co-owner was properly served, and how the sale stage is handled.
Work handled in this area
- Dissolution proceedings for shared and joint ownership
- Claims for partition in kind and follow-up of the expert survey
- Dissolution by sale and the work of the sales registrar
- Establishing ownership of structures, trees and installations on the land
- Obtaining certificates of inheritance and identifying estate property
- Partition agreements and negotiated settlements between co-owners
- Bidding at auction, setting aside a sale and distributing the proceeds
- Compensation for use and disputes between co-owners over occupation
Most asked in this area
Can I file if the other co-owners refuse to sell?
Yes. A single co-owner can bring the action; the consent of the others is not required. The court first examines whether partition in kind is possible and, if it is not, orders dissolution by sale.
When is partition in kind possible?
When the property can be divided among the co-owners without a significant loss of value and zoning rules permit it. A flat usually cannot be divided; land and farmland frequently can.
I built the house on the land — does my share increase?
You can claim ownership of the structure, trees or installations. If the claim succeeds, the part of the sale price attributable to them is paid to you and the remainder is shared according to the registered shares. The claim must be supported by evidence of cost and date of construction.
Can I buy the property at the sale?
Yes. The sale is by public auction and co-owners may bid. If all co-owners request it, the court can also order that the auction be held among the co-owners only.
Do you have a file on this?
Describe it briefly and we will discuss the right route and the deadline position at the first meeting.