Real Estate, Land & Construction Law
FN & PARTNERS advises individuals, companies and institutions on their real estate, land and construction transactions.
In Chad, the security of a real estate transaction depends first on the quality of the title. The land regime combines registered ownership, evidenced by a land title, State land and customary rights; a plot may therefore be subject to competing claims if its status was not checked before purchase.
FN & PARTNERS supports individuals, companies and investors before, during and after the transaction: checking the legal status of the property, drafting deeds together with the notary, leases, construction contracts and, where needed, court representation in land disputes.
Issues We Handle
- Acquisition, transfer and land title security
- Commercial and residential leases
- Construction and property development contracts
- Land and real estate litigation
Clients We Serve
- Individuals
- Developers and investors
- Companies
How We Work
Preliminary checks
Review of the title, the seller’s identity and powers, registered charges and mortgages, occupation of the land and planning rules.
Purchase and sale
Preliminary agreement and deed of sale, conditions precedent, secure payment of the price, follow-up of registration and transfer formalities.
Leases
Residential and professional leases: drafting, renewal, rent review, termination and eviction.
Construction and disputes
Building and project-management contracts, acceptance of works, defects, and disputes over ownership, boundaries or occupation.
Our Approach
Particular care in verifying title deeds and securing land rights from the outset.
Legal Framework
- Chadian land laws of 22 July 1967 on State property, land ownership and customary rights
- OHADA Uniform Act on General Commercial Law (professional leases)
- Uniform Act organising security interests (mortgages)
- Applicable planning and construction rules
- Land registry and cadastral services
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the firm verifies the legal status of the property and secures the entire acquisition process.
Make sure the seller is the owner and entitled to sell, that the property is registered or can be, that it is free of mortgages and disputes, and that it is not occupied by third parties. These checks are carried out before any payment.
Professional leases are governed by OHADA law, which gives the tenant, subject to conditions, a right of renewal and, failing that, compensation for eviction. These rules are largely mandatory.
Yes. The firm assists clients in disputes over ownership, boundaries, co-ownership and occupation, seeking an amicable settlement where possible.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation calls for specific analysis: please contact the firm before making any decision.
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