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        "id": 1705127,
        "msgid": "many-misunderstand-ajb-is-not-valid-proof-of-land-ownership-1777348394",
        "date": "2026-04-28 10:00:50",
        "title": "Many Misunderstand: AJB is Not Valid Proof of Land Ownership",
        "author": "Muhammad Idris",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "A common misconception in Indonesia is that the Deed of Sale and Purchase (AJB) serves as definitive proof of land ownership, but legal experts clarify it only evidences the transfer of rights, not absolute ownership. The strongest legal proof remains the Land Certificate issued by the National Land Agency (BPN), such as SHM, HGB, or HGU, which must be updated through a name transfer process following the AJB signing. This misunderstanding often leads to land disputes and complications in property transactions, underscoring the importance of completing formal registration to secure ownership.",
        "content": "<p>KOMPAS.com - Many people still regard the Deed of Sale and Purchase\n(AJB) as valid proof of ownership of land or a house. However, this\nperception is not entirely accurate. The AJB is indeed an important\ndocument in property transactions, but it is not the highest form of\nproof of ownership in the eyes of the law. This mistaken understanding\noften causes problems, particularly in cases of land disputes or the\nprocess of transferring certificate names. Many people assume that the\nAJB is proof that someone has bought the land, leading them to believe\nthat ownership has fully transferred. Another inaccurate assumption is\nthat the AJB appears formal and is made by a Land Deed Official (PPAT),\nso it is considered equivalent to a certificate. So, is the AJB proof of\nland ownership? Legal practitioner Adyanisa Septya Yuslandari, S.H.,\nM.Kn, explains that the AJB is indeed an official document, serving as\nevidence of the transfer of land or building rights from the previous\nowner (seller) to the new owner (buyer). Although it is an official\ndocument for the transfer of property assets such as land or buildings,\nthe AJB is not proof of land ownership. The valid and strongest proof of\nland ownership in Indonesia is the Land Certificate issued by the\nNational Land Agency (BPN), such as the Certificate of Ownership (SHM),\nRight to Build (HGB), or Right to Cultivate (HGU). These certificates\nhave strong legal force because they are officially registered in the\nnational land administration system. In simpler terms, the AJB is an\nofficial document that acts as a legal bridge ensuring that property\nownership transfers legally from one party to another. According to\nAdyanisa, without the signature of the PPAT, the AJB is considered\ninvalid and cannot be used for transferring certificate names. \u201cThe AJB\nis the primary requirement for transferring the certificate name from\nthe seller to the buyer at the Land Office (BPN),\u201d Adyanisa stated.\nAfter the AJB is signed, the buyer should immediately process the\ncertificate name transfer at the BPN. This process aims to officially\nchange the name from the previous owner to the new owner. Without this\nprocess, legally, the name on the certificate is still considered the\nvalid owner.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/many-misunderstand-ajb-is-not-valid-proof-of-land-ownership-1777348394",
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