🏠 Property & rentals
Property Rights Law of the PRC (2007) · Yalla China
قانون حقوق الملكية (2007) / Property Rights Law of the PRC (2007)
Enacted: 2007-03-16 ✅ Effective: 2007-10-01
📝 Overview
The Property Rights Law defines types of property rights in China and how they are acquired, protected, and transferred.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Property Rights Law (2007) provides: (1) Types of real rights: ownership, usufruct, security interest; (2) Property transfer: real property ownership only transfers upon registration at real estate registration offices; (3) Common ownership: ownership in residential complexes and shared facilities regulated; (4) Foreigner protection: legitimate property rights of foreigners protected by law; (5) Land use right: renewal of residential use right (70 years) occurs automatically per subsequent legal amendments.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When buying property in China, ensure registration is completed at the local real estate registration office. Physical possession alone does not establish a legal right.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026