LAW FIRM KUALA LUMPUR | DHYAN & CO KUALA LUMPUR

Land Disputes

Land Disputes Practice Malaysia

Protecting your

land rights with

precision

When land  your most valuable asset  is threatened by fraud,

boundary conflicts, compulsory acquisition, or inheritance disputes,

you need a firm that moves fast and knows the law inside out.

Practice Areas

Every type of land dispute,

resolved with authority

We act for individuals, families, and companies across all categories

of land disputes in Peninsular Malaysia.

Ownership & Title Fraud

Fraudulent transfers, forged signatures, and identity theft are on the rise. We act swiftly lodging preventive caveats, obtaining High Court injunctions, and pursuing rectification of the land register.

 

Boundary Disputes

Encroachment, contested fence lines, and conflicting surveys between neighbours. We liaise with licensed surveyors alongside our legal team to build an airtight case or negotiate a durable settlement.

Inheritance & Family Land

Multi-generational undivided land, contested wills, and conflicts between civil and Syariah faraid laws. We guide families through partition actions and estate administration with sensitivity and precision.

Landlord & Tenant

Lease breaches, eviction proceedings, rent arrears, and end-of-tenancy disputes. Without a dedicated Tenancy Act in Peninsular Malaysia, expert legal counsel makes the decisive difference.

Compulsory Acquisition

When the government acquires your land under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the compensation offered is rarely fair. We challenge quantum, validity, and procedure  and we have the case law to back it.

Partition

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Our Process

How we handle

your case

A structured, transparent approach from first consultation to

resolution — so you are never left guessing.

Initial Consultation & Fact-Gathering

We review your land title, correspondence, and background documents at an in-depth consultation. We identify the exact nature of the dispute and advise on the strongest course of action and the realistic risks.

Title Search & Due Diligence

We conduct comprehensive searches at the relevant land office examining encumbrances, caveats, charges, and the full transaction history of the title under the Torrens system

Emergency Protective Measures

Where the situation is urgent, we move immediately to lodge a private caveat or apply for an ex parte injunction to freeze any dealings on the land pending the resolution of the dispute.

Negotiation & Mediation

Most disputes are best resolved without prolonged litigation. We negotiate assertively on your behalf and, where appropriate, engage mediation saving you time, cost, and the stress of a full trial.

High Court Litigation

When settlement is not possible, we litigate forcefully. Our team has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court on land matters and we prepare every case as if it will go all the way.

Free Consultation

Tell us about

your situation

The first consultation is complimentary. We assess your matter honestly and tell you exactly where you stand under Malaysian land law.