Maldivian Land Act Insights

Summary

The Maldivian Land Act (Law No: 1/2002) prohibits companies from owning land and outlines requirements for leasing land for commercial use. It allows for the sale or lease of residential plots through court judgments. The Residential Tenancy Act mandates written agreements for leases over six months. When selling an amilla plot, certain conditions must be met, but proving alternative housing is not required.

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*. A Local Council of an Island wants to lease land for commercial use. Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Maldivian Land Act? a. If the lessee is a company, it must have * percent Maldivian representation. b. A written agreement must be made between the Local Council and the lessee. c. The lease must be for a specific duration. d. Where the lessee wants to use the land for any purpose outside the scope of the agreement, the lessee must obtain written approval from the Local Council.
Under the Maldivian Land Act, option a is NOT a requirement: "If the lessee is a company, it must have * percent Maldivian representation." The other options are requirements for leasing land for commercial use by a Local Council.
*. Mariyam has two residential plots registered under her name. One is a Bandaara plot and the other plot is registered as an aimlla plot. She plans to sell the Bandaara plot and lease the private plot. Which of the following is true? a. The Bandaara plot must be registered as a private plot under Mariyam’s name in order for her to sell it. The private plot can be leased. b. Mariyam must first buy the Bandaara plot and make it her own, the amilla plot must be registered as Bandaara plot in order to lease it. c. Both plots can be sold or leased through a Court judgement.
The correct statement regarding Mariyam's plots is:
c. Both plots can be sold or leased through a Court judgement.
According to the Maldivian Land Act, transactions involving land, such as selling or leasing, typically require legal processes and may involve court judgments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
*. Under the Residential Tenancy Act (Law number */*), a written agreement must be made between the landlord and the tenant if… (a) If the lease is for more than * (one) year. (b) If the lease is for more than * (six) months. (c) If the lease is for more than * (ten) years. (d) If the lease is for more than * (six) years.
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Under the Residential Tenancy Act (Law number */*), a written agreement must be made between the landlord and the tenant if the lease is for more than * (six) months. This ensures clarity and protection for both parties in longer-term rental agreements. Is there anything specific you need help with regarding tenancy laws?
*. Kareem wants to sell an amilla plot registered under his name to Zulaikha. Which of the following is NOT true. a. Kareem must first buy the plot from the State. b. Title of the land cannot be transferred to Zulaikha if she is not a Maldivian. c. Kareem must submit a case to the competent Court in order to transfer the title. d. Kareem must prove in Court that he has another home where he can live.
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For Kareem wanting to sell an amilla plot to Zulaikha, the statement that is NOT true is:
d. Kareem must prove in Court that he has another home where he can live.
This requirement is not necessary for selling an amilla plot in the Maldives.