Mechanisms for Clearing Private Real Estate Ownership Between Legislation and Judiciary

Auteurs-es

  • Najat LOUSIF Laboratory for Studies and Research on Maghreb and the Mediterranean Private Law, Real Estate Law, University of Constantine 1, Algeria.
  • Moussa MERMOUN University of Constantine 1,Algeria.

Mots-clés :

Real Estate Ownership, Purification, Legislation, Judiciary, Real Property Registration, Land Records

Résumé

The legislator aimed to address colonial-era issues by establishing an integrated real estate system to ensure stability in transactions. This led to adopting a property-based registration system, replacing the flawed personal registration method. Comprehensive land surveys were initiated to accurately identify property ownership, resulting in detailed listing and issuance of property registers.

Due to slow land surveying, alternative mechanisms were introduced to expedite property deeds, such as the “Act of Fame,” which was abolished in 2007 due to its complications and impact on public and waqf properties. It was replaced by real estate investigations, and the Land Orientation Law introduced the certificate of possession.

These mechanisms share common conditions: non-application in surveyed areas and protection of public, waqf, and tribal lands. However, they remain insufficient, highlighting the need for more effective tools to support land surveys and property cleansing. The judiciary is also urged to unify its stance and align with the legislator’s objectives.

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Références

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[2] Article 02 of Decree No. 254.91. (1991, 07 27). Specifying the Procedures for Preparing and Issuing the Certificate of Possession Established by Article 39 of Law No. 25.90 Dated: 18.11.1990 on Land Guidance. Algiers, Algeria: Government of Algeria.

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Publié

2025-03-31

Comment citer

LOUSIF , N., & MERMOUN, M. (2025). Mechanisms for Clearing Private Real Estate Ownership Between Legislation and Judiciary. Revue Des Sciences Humaines, 36(1), 43-53. https://revue.umc.edu.dz/h/article/view/4282