Land Register (Grundbuch)

Definition

A public register maintained by the district courts documenting the legal relationships pertaining to real estate.

Detailed Explanation

The land register provides information on ownership, encumbrances, and limited personal easements on a property. It consists of the inventory, Section I (owner), Section II (charges and restrictions), and Section III (real estate liens). The priority of entries is generally determined by the date of registration.

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