Da Nang Clarifies Residential Land Limits for Pre-2004 Certificates

Da Nang city authorities have introduced new regulations to address historical land use discrepancies, specifically for property owners who received land use certificates before July 1, 2004. These certificates often lacked precise demarcation of residential land versus garden or pond areas, using vague terms like "residential land," "garden land," or simply "T" and "QT."

This initiative stems from national legal frameworks, including Resolution 254 and Decree 49/2026, which empower provincial People's Committees to clarify land use. The lack of clear boundaries has created difficulties for landowners exercising their rights and for the state in calculating compensation and resettlement during land acquisition.

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In reality, the re-determination of residential land area according to the decision of the Da Nang City People's Committee is not something this locality has set on its own.

To re-determine residential land areas, individuals must provide valid legal documents proving the land's origin and meet local residential land limits. If these conditions are met, the residential land portion will be officially recognized without requiring additional land use fees. However, failure to provide sufficient documentation or meet the criteria could disadvantage landowners in future property transactions, inheritance, or state compensation processes.

The regulations aim to resolve these long-standing issues, ensuring fairer treatment and clearer land rights for citizens while aligning with national land management policies.

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If the user does not meet all the criteria above, the authorities do not have sufficient basis to re-determine the residential land area on the plot.