1 → 2 split
In DR Congo
You cannot own land. The soil and subsoil belong exclusively to the state, so what is bought is a concession — a right of enjoyment — and a customary authority may recognise a different holder over the same ground.
1 → 2 split
Who does what
Concession foncière (Land concession)What holding land actually means
Chefferie (Chiefdom and customary authority)Governing locally through an elected council · Customary authority over land
Main similarities
- What holding land actually means
Main differences
- Customary authority over land
- Governing locally through an elected council → Gemeinderat, Landratsamt
- Land registry → Conservateur des Titres Immobiliers, Ministère des Affaires Foncières
- Property transfer → Conservateur des Titres Immobiliers, Notaire
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Function by function
01 · What holding land actually meansGrundbuchamt → Concession foncièreClose
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