This book explains the principles and practises of the 1998 Land Act, which brought about substantial changes to the land tenure laws of Uganda. It is organised into the following chapters: the historical background and context of the act; mortgages; land ownership; servitudes over the land; administration, control and dispute settlement; co-ownership; the general principles of land law; expropriated property; and the registration of the Titles Act. Tables of cases and statutes are also included.

Intended as a companion volume to Principles of Land Law in Uganda, providing information on aspects of Uganda land tenure law, and information about common land problems. It explains the background and principles of the law tenure system in pre-colonial and colonial Uganda. There follows an in-depth chapter on the proposals for land tenure reform, including policy options, consultancy reports and their recommendations. The remaining chapters cover: the land bill; customary land tenure; the land rights of spouses and children; settlement of land disputes; the potential impacts of the Land...