Andrejs
Lawyer · Riga, Latvia
- 61 cases handled
- 10+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, French, Russian, Latvian
- Law, University of Bordeaux/Riga Graduate School of Law
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5.00(1 review)
Co-ownership Disputes & Termination in Latvia
Lawyers who help co-owners of a property in Latvia settle how it is used or end the co-ownership: by agreement, by dividing it, by a buyout of shares or, when nothing else works, through the court.
About Co-ownership Disputes & Termination in Latvia
Co-ownership disputes in Latvia usually end in one of a few ways: an agreement, a division of the property, a buyout of one owner's share or a sale. This page is about ending co-ownership and disputes between co-owners: joint ownership of a flat, a house or land, and selling jointly owned property. In Latvian the co-ownership is kopīpašums, each owner holds a notional share (domājamā daļa), and ending it is kopīpašuma izbeigšana. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Co-ownership Termination”.
Who uses it
Heirs who inherited one property together, former partners after a separation, friends or relatives who bought together, and owners abroad whose relatives in Latvia live in or let the property.
How co-ownership ends in Latvia
Under the Civil Law each co-owner may ask for the co-ownership to end. When everyone agrees, the terms are written down and the new owners or shares are entered in the Land Register (Zemesgrāmata). When they do not, the court decides how: it can divide the property in kind where that is possible, give it to one co-owner who compensates the others, or order a sale and share out the money; in a sale the co-owners may get the first chance to bid. Amendments to the law also allow a building with several flats to be divided into separate apartment properties.
Points to watch
- A co-owner may sell their own share, but the other co-owners have a right of first refusal with a short deadline.
- The use of the property, its costs and any rent received can be settled in a written agreement long before anyone goes to court.
- In an apartment block, decisions on the building belong to the community of apartment owners and its manager, which is a separate question from the co-ownership of one flat.
- Dividing a property or buying out a share can have tax effects (see capital gains tax).
What a lawyer does
The lawyer reads the Land Register and the title of each share, weighs the options with the client, negotiates with the other co-owners, drafts the agreement or brings the claim to court, and keeps a client abroad informed in English. Where the co-ownership comes from an estate or a marriage, the work links with inheritance or divorce.
Questions and answers
Can one co-owner force the sale of the property?
Any co-owner can ask the court to end the co-ownership, and a sale is one of the outcomes when the property cannot reasonably be divided. The court also weighs whether the claim is made in good faith.
Can I sell only my share?
Yes, but the other co-owners have the first right to buy it on the same terms, so the offer goes to them first. See also property sale.
Several heirs own a house and one of them lives in it. What are the options?
An agreement on use, rent paid to the others, a buyout of their shares or an end to the co-ownership. A lawyer sets out which of these is realistic.
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What our clients say about our service in Latvia
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I am hugely grateful to the lawyer for the support he gave me through the recent sale of my house, which turned out to be complicated. More than once it seemed the deal could collapse because of obstacles from outside, yet his persistence and practical approach proved invaluable. Whatever the hour, even around midnight, he was working to keep things moving and answering my many questions with patience and expertise. His professionalism renewed my trust in the legal process, and he was by far the most efficient solicitor I could have had. He handled absolutely everything from the first step to the last, with great knowledge and helpfulness. Without his work I would still own a Spanish property I no longer wanted, which was causing me a great deal of stress and worry.
— Kim26 Feb 2026Co-ownership Disputes & Termination -
This service put me in touch with the lawyer. My separation is a very messy one, and I needed a lawyer I could rely on. He has paid close attention to my case and steered me in the right direction. Unlike most of the lawyers I contacted earlier, he began work straight away and, importantly, has always kept communication open. The case is far from over, but I am fairly sure he will carry it through to the end.
— Lawrence19 Jun 2025Co-ownership Disputes & Termination -
I spent almost a year working with the lawyer on buying out my former partner's share of the home we owned together. Right away I was impressed by how quickly she replied and how much she cared about my case. It was a very challenging matter, yet she grasped the legal intricacies and explained complicated points clearly and patiently. She kept a high level of professionalism, updated me at each stage and left me feeling supported and well advised. Her command of property law was evident, and the case ended successfully. What set her apart was her personal approach and real commitment to my best interests; I trusted her abilities and am grateful for her guidance from beginning to end. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance, as her expertise and professionalism make her stand out in her field.
— Ravi29 Apr 2024Co-ownership Disputes & Termination -
The lawyer knew what had to be done, and I felt very confident in her approach. She organised the power of attorney, all in a single day. Eventually she reached my wife and, despite plenty of obstacles, got my house onto the market. I am certain no other Spanish lawyer could have done better.
— Walter16 Apr 2024Co-ownership Disputes & Termination -
He gave informed advice, described the different options and indicated the costs of each. Very professional, and I am very satisfied.
— Peter30 Jun 2020