This Chapter contains rules relative to the acquisition of real property by the government, i.e. Territory government, the district or municipal governments or the agencies created by the above enumerated governmental divisions. It sets out procedures for such acquisition and requires the government to observe certain criteria regarding acquisition regarding necessity of acquisition, just payment (including payment for improvements), timing, etc.The Chapter also grants powers to the High Commissioner to issue Regulations to implement this Chapter.

This Chapter concerns the designation of homestead areas and the establishment of such areas and specifies requisites for eligibility and conditions for the entry upon and occupancy of public land in homesteading areas. Lands suitable for agricultural or grazing purposes or for the establishment of community sites, and which are not required for government use or reserved for other purposes by any other provision of law, may be designated by the High Commissioner for homesteading purposes.