Updated on September 26, 2023

·

Created on October 30, 2019

A how-to guide for the legal sale of property in Haiti

Upcoming Update

This manual documents existing Haitian land laws and customary practices related to the legal sale of land.

Developed By Unknown
Content Partners
Unknown

Author

Product Description

This manual documents existing Haitian land laws and customary practices related to the legal sale of land, facilitating a consistent and transparent process that supports tenure security for Haiti’s residents and ultimately Haiti’s economic growth. It was developed by the Habitat for Humanity Haiti.

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Manufacturing/Building Method

N/A

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

N/A

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Author / Organization

Language(s)

English

Publication date

2012

Reconstruction or development?

Development

Snapshot / Summary

Acknowledgments

Endorsements and Working Group Members

A Word About the Manual

Introduction

A Step by Step Guide to the Legal Sale of Land in Haiti

  1. Overview
  2. Explanation of Legal Sale – Two Approaches
  3. Professional Responsibility of Notary and Surveyor
  4. Summary of the Steps to a Sale by Genuine Deed

Summary of the Step or Sale

  1. Preliminary Agreement or Promise of Sale
  2. Survey of Property
  3. Preparation of Bill of Sale
  4. Registration and Transcription of Bill of Sale and Payment of Taxes
  5. Conclusion

Complimentary field guides

None

Design Specifications

N/A

Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

N/A

Lifecycle

N/A

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The goal of this manual is to disseminate knowledge and awareness of the legal processes and make the steps associated with these processes more accessible and efficient for all entities involved in the process of land transfer in Haiti.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

N/A

Complementary Technical Systems

N/A

Academic Research and References

None

Compliance with regulations

Any and all actions taken my the implementing organization should comply with local regulations.

Other Information

“Foncier Haiti: Modernization of Cadastre and Land Rights Infrastructure in Haiti.” Organization of American States and the Government of Haiti,

Leave a Reply

Explore similar solutions

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Haiti Earthquake Reconstruction: Knowledge Notes

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Home Builder’s Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Towards Safer School Construction: A Community-Based Approach

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Sustainable Reconstruction in Urban Areas: A Handbook

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Handbook of Typical School Design

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

Retrofitting of Existing Vulnerable School buildings – Assessment to Retrofitting. Part II

Read Solution

Agriculture

September 26, 2023

World Housing Encyclopedia: Single-Family Reinforced Concrete Frame Houses

Read Solution

Agriculture

March 20, 2020

Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning and Design

Read Solution
All Solutions

Contribute to E4C's Library of Breakthrough Sustainable Development Technology Solutions

Suggest A Solution

Get more information about Solutions Library and its features.

Learn More

Have thoughts on how we can improve?

Give Us Feedback

Join a global community of changemakers.

Become A Member