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

Habitat for Humanity

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

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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.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Haiti

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Habitat for Humanity, Haiti

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Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

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SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Home buyers/sellers, professionals and government stakeholders

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Habitat for Humanity Haiti

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English

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2012

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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

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

Summary of the Step or Sale

Preliminary Agreement or Promise of Sale
Survey of Property
Preparation of Bill of Sale
Registration and Transcription of Bill of Sale and Payment of Taxes
Conclusion

Complimentary field guides

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None

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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.

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Unknown

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Haiti

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Habitat for Humanity, Haiti

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Open-source

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

N/A

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Home buyers/sellers, professionals and government stakeholders

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Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Author / Organization

List all contributing authors

Habitat for Humanity Haiti

Language(s)

List all languages

English

Publication date

MM/YYYY

2012

Reconstruction or development?

Is the manual intended for a response effort or for longer term development

Development

Snapshot / Summary

Summary of manual intention and contents

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

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

Summary of the Step or Sale

Preliminary Agreement or Promise of Sale
Survey of Property
Preparation of Bill of Sale
Registration and Transcription of Bill of Sale and Payment of Taxes
Conclusion

Complimentary field guides

Any other documents from same organization, common region, or similar condition

None

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

N/A

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

N/A

Technical support Technical support provided by

N/A

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

N/A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

N/A

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Other information

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

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

Habitat for Humanity

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