Description

The Land Rights Act of Liberia clearly defines and categorizes the various forms of land ownership and land rights recognized within the country. It outlines the legal processes for acquiring, using, transferring, and managing each category of land. The Act aims to guarantee secure land tenure for all communities, families, individuals, and legal entities, ensuring that no one is deprived of their land except through due process of law. It promotes equal access to land and equal legal protection, explicitly recognizing both customary and private land rights. The law affirms that all Liberians—regardless of identity, custom, ethnicity, tribe, language, gender, or other status—have the right to own land. Additionally, the Act provides for the formal registration of land rights to enhance security and clarity in land ownership.