The intricate principles of land law and the intersecting areas of law such as trust and equity have posed perennial challenges to practitioners of real estate law. The fragmented administration of the land law system in Malaysia adds to the difficulty. Resolving land-related issues remains one of the most time-consuming and complex challenges in legal practice.

This book serves as a primary reference point to confidently navigate the interplay between complex legal theory and hands-on administration of land law. It provides clear elucidation of the fundamental concepts of land law with practical insights into the application of the law to address the wide spectrum of real estate matters. Dealings in land, the registration of transactions, leases and tenancies, the protection of interests in land via caveats, the use of charges to secure banking facilities, the compulsory acquisition of land, and the operation of the strata title system as well as the management and maintenance of strata properties are given close attention by the team of experienced authors.

Drawing on their wealth of knowledge of the practical issues commonly faced in real estate law practice, the authors have produced this book which proves to be a treasure trove of the most essential and invaluable principles of land law. It is a guide not to be missed by practitioners seeking effective solutions to everyday legal problems and judges deciding land law disputes.

Key Features

• Wide coverage of essential topics commonly faced in real estate matters.
• Overview analysis of key legal concepts of land law to aid understanding of the interplay of these concepts.
• Discussion of relevant case laws to support the identification of difficult issues.
• Useful compilation of up-to-date and relevant governmental and state agency guidelines presently implemented in the land law system.
• Practical tips and suggestions on how to manage common pitfalls.
• Strategic guidance in planning for and managing land litigation.
• Functional checklists and flowcharts for quick reference.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Land Titles

Chapter 2 Land Registry and Practical Issues in Registration of Dealings

Chapter 3 Freehold and Leasehold Titles and Renewal of Leasehold Titles

Chapter 4 Qualified versus Final Title – Meaning and Effect

Chapter 5 Foreign Ownership – Requirements and Restrictions

Chapter 6 Co-proprietorship

Chapter 7 Trust Ownership and Interest in Land

Chapter 8 Transfer of Title

Chapter 9 Indefeasibility, Fraud and Forgery

Chapter 10 Charges

Chapter 11 Restraint on Dealings

Chapter 12 Leases and Tenancies

Chapter 13 Compulsory Acquisition of Land

Chapter 14 Strata Titles