November 1972 (Revised December 2000)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on Forms of Real Estate Ownership

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Thierry Liverman

Format:Print
| Pages:9

Abstract

Examines the legal forms of ownership of real property. Included are the corporation, partnership, limited partnership, business trust, real estate investment trust, sole proprietorship, and joint venture. Tax factors and business management considerations are included.

Keywords

Ownership; Property; Taxation; Business Organization

Citation

Stevenson, Howard H., and Thierry Liverman. "Note on Forms of Real Estate Ownership." Harvard Business School Background Note 373-148, November 1972. (Revised December 2000.)