'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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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.
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.
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...
A former Crown lawyer claims tens of thousands of people are likely to have been subjected to "unlawful actions".
OWNERSHIP The Village Land Act No. 5 provides for women to acquire and transfer land
HakiArdhi executive director said land disputes, were limiting women’s access to 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.
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.
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...
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...
Opposition Leader Mark Golding demands land rights inquiry for vulnerable residents – IRIE Fm August 14, 2026 Written ...
[GroundUp] It could take another 15 years to settle outstanding claims lodged by 1998
Feds want to stop notifying landowners about drilling under their land Zachary Whalen Thu, 08/27/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary...
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
Earlier this year, Carlow councillors voted in favour of approving the transfer, giving effect to the legal settlement.
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...
Landholder Groups in Queensland are raising concerns about the Government’s new ‘critical minerals’ legislation, which they say could mean compulsory acquisitions.
The ruling could affect thousands of Kenyan landowners by making it clear what evidence courts expect before deciding access road disputes.
A landmark High Court decision has reopened the door for thousands of Kenyans seeking justice over historical land disputes.
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...
Compulsory acquisition is allowed under Article 40 of the Constitution, which permits the State to acquire privately held land.
The development comprises 20 starter-home flats and replaced 10 parking spaces, seven garages, and communal open space including grassed areas, trees, and hedges.
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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