Property is often described as a "bundle" of rights and obligations. We can unbundle these rights into 8 classes.
A pattern is a recurring solution. Although the precise details and the legal mechanisms used may vary in each case, by identifying these common patterns we can build a kind of "genome" for property; a library of building blocks that can be used to describe any form of ownership or tenure. Together, we are discovering new patterns all the time, as new entries are added to the Atlas.
Preconditions of tenure. What makes a person eligible to own or rent the property?
A right to land
Each person has the right to a plot of land in order to support oneself at a minimal level.
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Suitable
Properties allocated must meet a suitability check to ensure that the the spatial needs of the resident are met. This might include, for example situations where larger families are eligible for large properties.
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Free from discrimination
Property is available to anyone regardless of racial background, where they already hold residency, what their profession is, or what their criminal history is.
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Ancestral connection
A relative from whom one is descended is eligible.
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Right to migrate
Citizen has the right to freely move beyond the defined territory.
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Zero upfront capital
Zero or a nominal amount of upfront capital is required to become eligible.
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One each
Each household/person can only hold one property each under this (or other property) agreements
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Deposit
An advance payment (with or without protection) is required that will be returned at the end of the term (sometimes depending on your adherence with agreement)
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Need capital
Initial upfront capital or a loan deposit is required to secure the property.
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Pay with labour
Holders have an duty to provide non-monetary benefits (mental & physical labour) that will benefit the company or property eg Sweat equity
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Transaction fees
Licensors must pay legal and administrative fees as part of the process of obtaining property rights.
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Community contribution
Property rights and obligations are allocated and proportioned relative to ones contribution to the community. Land holder may have to perform or have previously performed some kind of service, either to the ruler, community or landlord.
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Service requirement
Licensee must perform or have performed some kind of service, either to the ruler, community or landlord.
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Declare comprehension
Holders must declare that they have understood the legal agreement they are entering into, eg demonstrating that that have received satisfactory egal advice
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Must be employed
Must be in full or part-time employment to be eligible. Proof of contact may be required.
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Attendance
Potential buyers / license's must attend information sessions.
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References required
Must get references
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Must have a will
Obligation to write a will with the aid of a solicitor so that the deeds of the property will transfer to a spouse/offspring upon your death.
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Reserve a plot
Future holder must reserve the plot for a specified period, eg one year, before agreeing to purchase.
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Must have a tax number
Will need to register for tax in that particular country.
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Community workers
Obligation to provide certain kinds of care service to the community.
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