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  • 'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute
  • Ladakh residents to get ownership rights over 60,000 acres of barren land
  • 'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute

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rnz.co.nz /3 weeks ago

'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute

In 1845, a Crown grant stated a tenth of all land used for the Nelson settlement would be reserved in a trust for the customary owners, but this did not happen.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com /5 days ago

Ladakh residents to get ownership rights over 60,000 acres of barren land

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stuff.co.nz /3 weeks ago

'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute

In 1845, a Crown grant stated a tenth of all land used for the Nelson settlement would be reserved in a trust for the customary owners, but this did not happen.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com /5 days ago

Neighbour held 4.27 acres for 40 yrs; 80 yr old original owner gets his title restored

Long-term occupation of a property does not automatically amount to adverse possession. To establish such a claim, there must also be a clear assertion of hostile title along with...

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rnz.co.nz /3 weeks ago

Call for inquiry into 'draconian' power to take land by force

A former Crown lawyer claims tens of thousands of people are likely to have been subjected to "unlawful actions".

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thecitizen.co.tz /2 weeks ago

Customs hinder women’s land ownership despite legal rights

OWNERSHIP The Village Land Act No. 5 provides for women to acquire and transfer land

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thecitizen.co.tz /2 weeks ago

Land disputes undermine women’s secure land rights

HakiArdhi executive director said land disputes, were limiting women’s access to land

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

Court Rules Being a Relative Does Not Give Automatic Rights Over Land

Many Kenyans assume family ties are enough to claim inherited land, but a new court ruling explains why that may not be the case.

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

Court Explains When a Title Deed Stops Protecting a Land Owner

Many Kenyans assume that owning a title deed is enough to guarantee absolute ownership of land, even if another person has occupied or used the property for years.

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deccanchronicle.com /5 days ago

Land Deals Cannot Be Used to Deny R&R Benefits to Oustees: Telangana HC

The court held that compensation for the value of land and rehabilitation and resettlement were distinct entitlements and that the State cannot treat a negotiated settlement as a m...

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housingwire.com /1 month ago

America at 250: Property rights remain the foundation of the American dream 

For millions of families, owning a home represents far more than a financial investment—it's the foundation of community stability and generational wealth. But that promise depends...

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jamaicainquirer.com /3 weeks ago

Opposition Leader Mark Golding demands land rights inquiry for vulnerable residents

Opposition Leader Mark Golding demands land rights inquiry for vulnerable residents – IRIE Fm August 14, 2026 Written ...

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allafrica.com /2 weeks ago

South Africa: 28 Years Later, Thousands of Land Claims Are Still Outstanding

[GroundUp] It could take another 15 years to settle outstanding claims lodged by 1998

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Feds want to stop notifying landowners about drilling under their land

Feds want to stop notifying landowners about drilling under their land Zachary Whalen Thu, 08/27/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary...

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vancouversun.com /3 weeks ago

What could a modern treaty for five Vancouver Island First Nations mean for Royal Roads and Victoria?

The province is in the final stages of negotiating a modern treaty with five First Nations that will see the transfer of Hatley Park and other government land

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rte.ie /4 weeks ago

Carlow council loses two houses in 'squatter's rights' case

Earlier this year, Carlow councillors voted in favour of approving the transfer, giving effect to the legal settlement.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com /4 days ago

1844 land grant still fuels Colorado's longest-running land dispute

The Cielo Vista Ranch in Colorado is at the centre of a land dispute dating to the 1844 Sangre de Cristo Land Grant. The 80,000-acre property has been the subject of decades of leg...

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beefcentral.com /3 weeks ago

Qld farm groups raise concerns about ‘critical minerals’ land access bill

Landholder Groups in Queensland are raising concerns about the Government’s new ‘critical minerals’ legislation, which they say could mean compulsory acquisitions.

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

Court Delivers Blow to Kenyans Claiming Roads Through Private Land

The ruling could affect thousands of Kenyan landowners by making it clear what evidence courts expect before deciding access road disputes.

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

Win for Landowners as Court Scraps Deadline on Historical Land Claims

A landmark High Court decision has reopened the door for thousands of Kenyans seeking justice over historical land disputes.

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rappler.com /1 month ago

Land disputes stall Basilan road projects, leave farmers paying price

Despite the regional government’s push to expand Basilan’s road network, nearly 70% of ongoing projects face delays or abandonment due to unresolved family inheritance disputes and...

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kenyans.co.ke /2 weeks ago

Multi-Million Company Put on Notice as Govt Moves to Acquire Land

Compulsory acquisition is allowed under Article 40 of the Constitution, which permits the State to acquire privately held land.

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dailymail.com /1 month ago

New flats on our estate mean we no longer have a parking space or communal grounds - what are our rights as leaseholders...

The development comprises 20 starter-home flats and replaced 10 parking spaces, seven garages, and communal open space including grassed areas, trees, and hedges.

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localnews8.com /1 month ago

The rise of legacy properties: Why families are investing in land they already own

  Families face mounting pressure to consolidate wealth across generations while estate planning remains fragmented and vulnerable to legal disputes. Multigenerational living arran...

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