This Act makes provision with respect to development of land in Montserrat and for these purposes establishes the Montserrat Land Development Authority. The Authority shall be a body corporate and shall encourage and secure the efficient and economic utilization of land vested in it or acquired…

This Act makes provision with respect to planning and control of development in Montserrat and for these purposes establishes the Planning and Development Authority, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization and administration. The Authority shall prepare a…

This Act imposes a tax on property on hereditaments, i.e. any real property and all estates, interest, easements and rights whether equitable or legal in, to or out of real property. It also provides for collection and recovery of taxes and other matters relating to taxation such as valuation…

This Act makes provision for the recording of deeds, i.e. every document in writing affecting or relating to lands, tenements, or hereditaments in Montserrat. However, the Act does not apply to any document evidencing a transaction that shall be registered under the Registered Land Act. It…

This Act provides rules relative to lease of small tenements and legal proceedings in relation with such lease. The Act defines rights and duties of landlords and tenants. “Land” in this Act shall not include a small holding within the meaning of the Agricultural Small Holdings Act.

This Act concerns the creation of (various types of) trusts and provides rules relative to their operation. It also defines duties of trustees. Certain provisions concern the holding of or disposal of land by trusts or trustees.

These Rules implement provisions of the Registered Land Act in relation with, among other things, forms of registration, (refund of) fees and the verification of judgements for purposes of section 108 of the Act.
Implements: Registered Land Act (Cap. 8.01). (2013-01-01)
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This Act makes provision for matters of inheritance by will. It specifies the procedures and criteria for the making of a will and the effect of a valid will. A general devise of testator’s lands shall include leasehold as well as freehold lands.

La presente Ley tiene por objeto la creación del Registro Interactivo de Propiedades Públicas con Oportunidad de Desarrollo Económico o Conservación y Protección, con el fin de asegurar la mejor utilización de la propiedad pública y fomentar el desarrollo económico, urbano y social. El artículo…

This Act makes provision with respect to actions that may be undertaken to have a claim in ownership in land be recognized by the High Court. If the action is successful, the Court shall issue a certificate of title. The Act makes provision with respect to, among other things, evidence of title…

This Act concerns the administration of real estate and personal property of deceased persons by an administrator or executor by will. The Act also makes provision for the distribution of estates under intestate and other administration or disposal of assets. The Administrator General, an office…

This Act empowers the Government Geologist and for any person assisting or employed by him or her to enter upon private land and to carry out geological survey. They shall not enter into or upon any enclosed yard, court or garden attached to a dwelling house without the previous consent of the…