Must the LC1 Chairman Sign Your Land Agreement?. Follow Here #iip_updates to Learn More About the Land Laws in Uganda.

21-8-2025. 

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When Wakwabubi went to buy land in Mutagubya village, things became chaotic. A land sale agreement was drawn up and signed by both the seller and Wakwabubi. Then the LC1 came rushing in on a boda and told everyone to stop what they were doing and leave. “Mbu” in his village, no one buys land without his stamp and signature. He snatched the agreement and tore it into pieces because there was nowhere for him to sign.

As we speak, Wakwabubi is on the edge of the village waiting for a refund, or for the seller to first pay the LC1 the fine for not involving him so they can proceed.

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

According to the law, any contract needs 3 things to be valid. One person has to make an offer, and another needs to accept it, and there should be a price or something to make a deal over. (Offer, Acceptance and Price).

When it comes to buying and selling land, you need the buyer to make an offer, this offer has to be accepted by the seller and there must be money or something changing hands which forms the price. This is what makes a valid agreement.

The law also demands that you make sure that the land really belongs to the seller before you pay your money. (this is called due diligence).

There is no requirement for the LC1 to sign or make the agreement for it to be valid.

The reason why LC1 is required is to tell you if the seller is genuine and if the land is free from disputes and land wrangles and to confirm ownership but the LC1’s signature is NOT a legal requirement for a land sale to be valid.

So to avoid fraud and ‘buying air’, involve the LC1 during your land purchase.

Source: Barefoot_Lawyers.