Posts Tagged Property
Debt Secured by Mortgage
Posted by admin in Mortgage of Land on October 3, 2011
Background
Referring to Law Number 4 of 1996 on Mortgage of Land along with Properties Related to the Land (“Law 4/96”), particularly Article 10 paragraph (1), it is stated that the granting of mortgage is preceded by a covenant to provide mortgage as the security for settlement of certain debts, which is set out in and as an integral part of the debt (loan) agreement concerned or other agreement which causees such debt. Mortgage is accessoir, which means that the granting of a mortgage should be a follow-up of the principal agreements i.e. agreement that gives rise a legal relation of such debt in which its settlement is secured. Therefore, it can be said that the existence of a mortgage is always agreed upon and follow (accessoir) the principal agreement.
Settlement of Certain Debt
According to Article 3 paragraph (1) of Law 4/96, the debts, in which its settlement can be secured are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »
The Legal Meaning of Mortgage
Posted by admin in Mortgage of Land on August 23, 2011
Background
To maintain the sustainability of the national economic development, it needs large amount of funds. The more increase of development activities, the more of the needs of availability of funds, whereas such funds are mostly obtained through credit financing activities.
Considering the importance of the position of credit financing in the property development, it is reasonable enough for the creditor and the debtor and other related parties to obtain protection through an institution of security rights and who can provide legal certainty for all parties concerned, which can
encourage public participation in national development to realize
a prosperousand fair society. In order to realize that purpose, Read the rest of this entry »
Granting and Registration of Mortgage of Land
Posted by admin in Property Law on August 22, 2011
Background
Mortgage (hak tanggungan) of land is a security right over right(s) of land, along with or without other properties that constitute a unity with such land, for the settlement of certain debts, which gives the preferred position to certain creditors against other creditors (“Mortgage”). In this regard, there are procedures for granting, registration and transfer of Mortgage as stipulated in Law Number 4 of 1996 on Mortgage of Land along with Properties Related to the Land (“Law 4/96”).
Granting of Mortgage
Granting of Mortgage is preceded by a promise or covenant to grant the Mortgage as the security of payment of certain debt, which is set out in and as an integral part of the related loan agreement or other agreements that cause such debt.
The granting of Mortgage is conducted by making the Deed of Granting of Mortgage by the Land Conveyancing Officer (“Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah/PPAT”) in accordance with the related prevailing laws and regulations. In the event that the object of the Mortgage is the right(s) of land which is derived from the conversion of the previous rights that have been eligible to be registered but the registration has not been done, the granting of Mortgage shall be conducted simultaneously with the application for the registration of such right(s) of land.
According to Article 11 of Law 4/96, a Deed of Granting of Mortgage must include: Read the rest of this entry »
Acquisition Levy of Right of Land and Building
Posted by admin in Building, Right of Land on May 11, 2011
BackgroundAs we all know, earth, water, and natural resources contained therein controlled by the State and used as much as possible for the prosperity of the people (society). Land and buildings that build on it, in addition to fulfill the basic need, is also constitutes as profitable investment equipment. In other words, land and building have economic value. Therefore, it is reasonable that for those who obtained the right of land and the buildings to give some of the economic value that obtained, to the State through tax payments, especially Acquisition Levy of Right of Land and Building (“BPHTB”). BPHTB is now regulated in Law Number 21 of 1997 on Acquisition Levy of Right of Land and Building (“Law No.21/1997”), as amended by Law Number 20 of 2000 on Amendment of Law No.21/1997 (“Law No.20/2000”).
BPHTB
According to Law No.20/2000, it is stated that BPHTB taxes are imposed on the acquisition of rights of land and/or building. The subject of BPHTB is the individual or entity who obtained rights of land and/or building. The object of BPHTB is associated with the obtainment of right of land and/or building. The obtainment of right of land and/or building consists of: Read the rest of this entry »
Legal Aspect on Term of Right of Use Over State Land and Land Under Right of Ownership
Posted by admin in Right of Use on April 28, 2011
According to Article 41 of Law Number 5 of 1960 on the Basic Principles of Land (“Land Law”), Right of Use means right to use and collect the production over State Land or land which is owned by private parties. As stipulated in Article 42 of Land Law, Right of Use can be granted to:
- Indonesian citizens;
- foreigners domiciled in Indonesia;
- Indonesian companies established based on Indonesian law and domiciled in Indonesia; and
- foreign companies having its representative office in Indonesia.
Further, as stipulated in Government Regulation Number 40 of 1996 on Right of Cultivation, Right to Build, and Right of Use Over Land (“Government Regulation 40”), Right of Use can be granted over a land with land status of:
- state land;
- land under Right of Management (hak pengelolaan);
- land under Right of Ownership (hak milik).
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