Sometimes a project needs land it cannot buy. A pipeline crosses it. A facility sits on it. Access to your site runs through it. Ownership is not on offer, or not on offer within the project timeline.
So the arrangement gets papered informally — a consent letter, a verbal understanding with the landowner, a permission that was granted by someone who has since left.
Then the land changes hands. The project extends beyond the term nobody wrote down. The landowner wants to renegotiate, and you have already built.
Right of Use and Land Rights Agreement
Agreements granting or securing rights over land short of ownership — right of use, right of transfer, occupation consent (Perjanjian Kebenaran Menduduki), access and crossing rights — setting out the permitted use, the term, the extension mechanism, what happens on transfer of the land, and reinstatement at the end.
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You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture a right that survives a change of landowner. A term with a clear extension procedure rather than a renegotiation. Reinstatement obligations that are defined and priced. A project that can invest in the site knowing the right underneath it holds.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Operators of industrial, energy or utilities facilities on land they do not own
Developers and contractors requiring access or crossing rights
Landowners granting use rights and wanting the terms controlled
Statutory bodies and GLCs documenting occupation of state or reserve land
Parties extending or varying an existing right of use arrangement
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Review the title, land category, express conditions and any restriction on dealings
Advise whether the right you need can be granted, and in what legal form
Draft the right of use, right of transfer or occupation consent agreement
Build in the extension mechanism, transfer protection and reinstatement obligations
Advise on registration or endorsement where the right is capable of it
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Title and land category review with dealings restrictions identified
Advice on the legal form the right should take
Drafted right of use, right of transfer or occupation consent agreement
Extension, assignment and reinstatement provisions
Advice on registration, endorsement and stamping
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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These rights are cheapest to secure properly before capital goes into the ground. Afterwards, the landowner knows exactly what your position is worth.
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Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Is a right of use the same as a lease?
No. It grants a defined right over land without the interest a lease creates. Which one suits you depends on the land, the term and what the owner is willing to grant.
What happens if the landowner sells the land?
That is one of the central risks these agreements exist to manage, and we draft specifically for it.
Can this be registered on the title?
Sometimes, depending on the form of the right and the land. We will tell you what protection is available for your situation.
What is an Occupation Consent Agreement?
Perjanjian Kebenaran Menduduki is a consent to occupy land, commonly used where a formal interest cannot be granted. It carries different protections from a lease and needs careful drafting.
We have an existing arrangement expiring soon. Can you extend it?
Yes. Extensions and variations of existing right of use arrangements are work we handle regularly.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
