The most common encumbrances
- Vecné bremeno (easement) – for example, a right of way on foot and by vehicle across the land, or a right to lay utility lines. It can be „in rem“ (attached to a neighbour’s land) or „in personam“ (in favour of a specific person).
- Záložné právo (charge) – most often held by a bank for a mortgage, but also by a bailiff or the tax office.
- Predkupné právo (right of first refusal) – someone has a priority right to buy the property.
Encumbrances on the map
Some easements have their extent drawn in the cadastral map (for example, a strip of road). On the Kataster24 cadastral map you can display them with the „Ťarchy“ (encumbrances) layer, and the plot overview will alert you if any are found in the area of the parcel.
Plomba
A plomba is not an encumbrance but a flag that a change is being processed at the cadastre, for example the registration of a purchase contract or a charge. While a plomba is in place, the information on the LV may change.
Frequently asked questions
Does an easement end when the property is sold?
No. An easement attached to the property passes to the new owner.
Where can I see the extent of an easement?
If it is drawn in the cadastral map, you will see it in the Ťarchy (encumbrances) layer. The exact terms are in part C of the list vlastníctva and in the contract establishing the easement.
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