Land & Property Law
Understand Liberia's land and property framework, including categories of land, private and customary land rights, registration, inheritance and the institutions responsible for land administration.
Common legal questions and situations
Plain-language guides
Use these guides to understand the legal framework before moving to the official law or seeking advice on a specific case.
Understanding the Land Rights Act, 2018
A plain language introduction to Liberia's Land Rights Act, including the main categories of land and why ownership, use and registration must be…
Read guideProperty, Inheritance and Land Administration
A guide to how property law, inheritance, land registration and estate rules can interact in Liberia.
Read guideQuestions people often ask
These answers explain general legal concepts. The facts of an individual matter may change the legal position.
What are the main categories of land under the Land Rights Act?
The Land Rights Act recognises Public Land, Government Land, Customary Land and Private Land. Different legal rules can apply depending on the category and the rights involved.
Can a non-citizen own real property in Liberia?
Article 22 of the Constitution reserves ownership of real property to Liberian citizens, subject to the specific constitutional provisions and exceptions. A particular transaction should be checked against current law before action is taken.
Why can inheritance become a land-law issue?
When a landowner dies, ownership may pass through a will or the rules governing intestate estates. Probate, surviving-spouse rights, customary-marriage law and land-registration records can all become relevant to determining title.
Official legal sources
For current legal status and exact wording, use the enacted instrument or the responsible public institution.
Related Commission work
See how this area of law connects with current reform projects, consultations and published research.
Know when general information is not enough
Land ownership and transactions can involve title verification, surveys, registration and competing claims. Do not rely on a general web guide for a specific land transaction or dispute.