In short
What does a lawyer for cooperative societies and moshavim handle?
Rights in the nachala and the farm, appointing a continuing heir (ben mamshich), transferring rights with the society and the Israel Land Authority, and disputes between members and the society.
Farms and Designated Successors
Rights in a moshav farm are usually registered with the Israel Land Authority and the cooperative society, not at the Land Registry (Tabu). Appointing a designated successor, transferring rights in the farm and splitting off a plot all require the approval of the society and of the ILA, so it is important to plan them in advance and in writing.
Disputes Within the Society
Disputes between members and the society, over membership, debts to the society or use of the land, are resolved, depending on the type of dispute, in court, before the Registrar of Cooperative Societies or in arbitration under the society's bylaws.
Eviction Claims in a Moshav
When a society sues to evict a member or an occupant of a farm, we examine the source of the rights, the agreements and the conduct of the parties over the years, and build the defense accordingly.
What the service includes
- Designated successors and transfer of farm rights
- Representation before the Israel Land Authority
- Disputes between members and the society
- Eviction claims in a moshav
When to contact us
- Parents want to appoint a designated successor
- There is a dispute with the society over debts or rights
- The society is demanding eviction
- You want to split off a plot or transfer rights in a farm
What to bring to the meeting
- Documents of rights from the Israel Land Authority
- The society's bylaws
- Society resolutions and letters
- Documents on the use of the nachala over the years
Cooperatives and Moshavim throughout Israel
The firm represents clients from all over Israel: Jerusalem and the Shfela, Be'er Sheva, Ashdod and Ashkelon, Haifa and the North, the Sharon and Gush Dan. Meetings take place at our two Modiin branches, at the WE Towers branch in Tel Aviv or by video call, and documents can be sent in advance on WhatsApp. We represent clients in the courts, the Labor Courts and before planning committees throughout Israel. How we work with clients across Israel.
Frequently asked questions
What is a designated successor (ben mamshich)?
A designated successor is the person whom the owners of a moshav farm have appointed to receive the farm after them. The appointment requires the approval of the cooperative society and of the Israel Land Authority.
Can a moshav farm be sold?
Yes, but the sale requires the approval of the society and of the Israel Land Authority, and sometimes payment of permit fees (dmei heter). The conditions should be checked before a price is agreed.
What is splitting off a plot (pitzul migrash) from a nachala?
Separating a residential plot from the nachala (the agricultural holding), so that it can be transferred to someone else. The split requires the approval of the Israel Land Authority and a payment.
