THE ISLE OF MAN

Isle of Man Land Tenure and Common Law Act 2026

2026 AT 39

An Act of Tynwald to clarify ancient customary tenures; to regulate tenant rights and quit rents; and for connected purposes.

[4 October 2026]

Comes into force on the day it is enacted.

Text as enacted

Part ICustomary Estates

1 Abolition of Ancient Feudal Burdens

All customary lord's rents, quit rents, and alienation fines formerly payable to the Lord of Mann shall be extinguished and replaced by absolute freehold ownership subject to registration.

2 Fencing and Boundaries

Every occupier of enclosed agricultural land shall maintain sufficient boundary sod hedges or stone dykes to prevent sheep and horses from trespassing upon adjoining quarters.

Part IITrespass and Stray Stock

3 Impounding Stray Cattle

The owner of land upon which any sheep, pig, or beast wanders unlawfully may drive such stock to the parish pinfold, where the keeper shall detain the animal until payment of the statutory pinfold fee of one shilling (1s.) per head.

Part IIIGeneral

4 Citation

This Act may be cited as the Isle of Man Land Tenure and Common Law Act.

2026 AT 39 · The Isle of Man · LEG-2026-000031