Native Lands (Amendment) Act 2016 (No. 13 of 2016).

Country/Territory: Tuvalu
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to amend the provisions of the Native Lands Act to provide for unjust enrichment of landowners.

Subject: Land & soil
Keyword: Land tenure Lease Transfer Liability/compensation
Geographical area: Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: This Act amends the Native Lands Act by inserting a new section 65 making provision with respect to unjust enrichment due to improvements made by lawful occupants. Landowners shall pay compensation for such improvements carried out by occupants that occupied or occupy land on the basis of (a) Leases and sub-leases; (b) Transfer of leases and sub-leases (c) Transfer of native lease; (d) Sub-letting; (e) Passing of interest of lessee; (f) Giving up possession and interests of land; (g) Exchange of
Full text: English
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References - Legislation

Amends

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1956 (2008)

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Traditional rights/customary rights, Land tenure, Lease, Cadastre/land registration, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX