Is a Written Donation needed to transfer Subdivision Land to a Local Government Unit?

A written donation or formal act is necessary for the transfer of ownership of open spaces and road lots in subdivisions, and the local government cannot simply rely on ordinances or laws alone to assume ownership of the property.

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Alburo Law
January 28, 2026

A written donation or formal act is necessary for the transfer of ownership of open spaces and road lots in subdivisions, and the local government cannot simply rely on ordinances or laws alone to assume ownership of the property.

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