Habitation
Allows rent-free residence in another's building for a term or life; not transferable or inheritable.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Usufruct / Superficies / Right of Habitation Registration
Usufruct, superficies and habitation are real rights registered at the land office. Habitation allows rent-free residence in a building and is not transferable or inheritable. None makes the holder a landowner.
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Usufruct, superficies and habitation are real rights registered at the land office. Habitation allows rent-free residence in a building and is not transferable or inheritable. None makes the holder a landowner.
This page compares three rights commonly used for residence. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation.
Complete guide: Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs
Usufruct
Allows possession, use and benefits including letting, up to 30 years or for life; ends on the holder's death.
Superficies
Allows ownership of buildings on another's land up to 30 years or for life; generally transferable and inheritable.
Choosing
Residence only: habitation. Benefits or letting: usufruct. Owning a house on another's land: superficies.
Registration
Must be registered at the land office to be real rights; fees follow Department of Lands rates.
Caution
Do not combine these with nominee land holding for foreigners, which breaches the Land Code.
Frequently asked questions
- Is habitation inheritable?
- No.
- Can usufruct be let?
- Yes, the holder takes benefits.
- Can superficies be sold?
- Generally transferable.
- Must they be registered?
- Yes, at the land office.
- Does it make a foreigner a landowner?
- No.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send property documents and draft contracts for scope review and request a written quotation. Department of Lands fees and taxes are shown separately at official rates.
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