Another problem is that the town does not now technically own the land.
Many manuscripts were hidden from the church that technically owned them.
The city of Detroit technically owns the museum building and collection, but withdrew the city's financial support.
Although located near school grounds, the field is technically owned by the school district.
Although all news outlets in China are technically owned by the government, in many cases the connection is rather indirect.
As a collective enterprise, Haier is technically owned by its workers under the supervision of the government.
The nation's 1,200 mutual savings banks, which hold $200 billion in assets, are technically owned by their depositors.
Nor did I technically own the gold Rolex on my wrist.
The Iqta' holders generally did not technically own the lands, but only assume the right to the revenue of the land.
Not technically owned or patrolled by anyone, these waters are the last place on earth where you are truly alone.