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There are exceptions to the following, so consult specific situations, but here are some key points: | There are exceptions to the following, so consult specific situations, but here are some key points: | ||
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* '''Land rental is available from private region owners.''' | * '''Land rental is available from private region owners.''' | ||
** You can have a Basic account. | ** You can have a Basic account. | ||
** You're paying L$ to a Resident; the {{winlink|Buy Land}} window still says "buy" | ** You're paying L$ to a Resident; the {{winlink|Buy Land}} window still says "buy" but requires you to agree to a covenant, the estate owner's terms of use. This means they have the right to reclaim your land and eject you at their discretion. | ||
** Obviously, just like in real life, there's no problem if the landlord-tenant relationship is friendly, but there could be a higher risk of conflict. | ** Obviously, just like in real life, there's no problem if the landlord-tenant relationship is friendly, but there could be a higher risk of conflict. | ||
** Terraforming may be more or less flexible; certain estates are themed and enforce zoning codes, promoting a more cohesive appearance. For example, Arabian desert or futuristic metropolis. | ** Terraforming may be more or less flexible; certain estates are themed and enforce zoning codes, promoting a more cohesive appearance. For example, Arabian desert or futuristic metropolis. | ||
'''Continue to:''' {{vh|How to buy a parcel}} | '''Continue to:''' {{vh|How to buy a parcel}} | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 18 March 2010
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There are exceptions to the following, so consult specific situations, but here are some key points:
- Buying happens on the mainland.
- You need to have a Premium account for your land holdings (tier).
- No intermediary Resident is involved.
- Terraforming is limited to +/- 4 m and outside of a few other exceptions (like Linden Homes, there's no zoning code, meaning neighbors can build whatever they want as long as it doesn't violate the Community Standards.
- Land rental is available from private region owners.
- You can have a Basic account.
- You're paying L$ to a Resident; the Buy Land window still says "buy" but requires you to agree to a covenant, the estate owner's terms of use. This means they have the right to reclaim your land and eject you at their discretion.
- Obviously, just like in real life, there's no problem if the landlord-tenant relationship is friendly, but there could be a higher risk of conflict.
- Terraforming may be more or less flexible; certain estates are themed and enforce zoning codes, promoting a more cohesive appearance. For example, Arabian desert or futuristic metropolis.
Continue to: How to buy a parcel