Civil Law Analysis of Default in Land Sale and Purchase Agreements

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.sidebar##

Published Jun 11, 2026
https://doi.org/10.34012/jihp.v9i1.7777
Download
PDF
Statistic
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL ILMU HUKUM PRIMA

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.main##

Dewa Gede Bayu Permana
Universitas Warmadewa

Abstract

This study examines the issue of default in land sale and purchase agreements in Indonesia, focusing on the characteristics of default, effective and fair dispute resolution mechanisms, and the role of the principle of good faith in preventing and handling them. The method used is normative juridical with a literature review of the Civil Code, the Basic Agrarian Law, and related court decisions. The results show that default can take the form of various types of contract violations that have serious legal implications such as cancellation of the agreement and demands for compensation. Dispute resolution mechanisms include litigation and alternative channels such as mediation and arbitration that can improve efficiency and fairness. The principle of good faith is the main foundation in the implementation of agreements and dispute resolution to create trust and legal certainty. The study recommends strengthening regulations, legal education, and the development of alternative mechanisms to strengthen legal protection in land sale and purchase transactions in Indonesia.

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

How to Cite
Permana, D. G. B. (2026). Civil Law Analysis of Default in Land Sale and Purchase Agreements. Ilmu Hukum Prima (IHP), 9(1). https://doi.org/10.34012/jihp.v9i1.7777

References

  1. Journal
  2. Hasanah, U., & Hidayat, A. (2021). Default in land purchase payments. Journal of Law, 10(2), 45-59.
  3. DinastiRev.org. (2025). Default in land sale and purchase agreements and its legal solutions. National Law Journal, 12(1), 22-37.
  4. Sembiring, E. (2019). Legal certainty in land sale and purchase transactions. Scientific Journal of Law, 7(3), 70-85.
  5. Putri, LE (2021). Settlement of default in land and house sales through preliminary agreements. Journal of Civil Law, 7(1), 11-25.
  6. Lestari, D. (2024). Land regulation reform and consumer legal protection. National Law Journal, 12(1), 22-37.
  7. Vaustine, G. (2024). Mechanism for resolving default disputes in land sale and purchase agreements. Rewangrencang Journal, 5(2).
  8. Prakoso, R.B. (2020). The process of resolving default cases. UMS Eprints.
  9. Purwanti, A. (2024). Legal remedies for resolving default in land sale and purchase agreements. Proceedings of the National Law Semnaskum.
  10. Kamal Wafda, A., & Setyowati, L. (2022). The role of the principle of good faith under Indonesian civil law. Unkris Law Journal.
  11. ILSLawfirm.co.id. (2024). Default in land sale and purchase, legal settlement?. Indonesian Law Journal, 15(4), 88-103.
  12. Hukumonline.com. (2024). Article 1243 of the Civil Code concerning default. Accessed from https://www.hukumonline.com
  13. Ejournal.stih-awanglong.ac.id. (2025). Legal consequences of default and legal remedies for its resolution. STIH Law Journal, 12(1), 33-51.
  14. Book
  15. Sumardjono, MSW (2009). Land from the perspective of economic, social and cultural rights. Jakarta: Kompas.
  16. Jenie, I. (2007). Inauguration of Prof. Ismijati Jenie: Good faith as a principle in contract law. Yogyakarta: UGM Press.
  17. Regulation
  18. Civil Code (KUHPerdata). Articles 1238, 1243, 1320.
  19. Law Number 5 of 1960 concerning Basic Agrarian Regulations (UUPA).
  20. Supreme Court Decision Number 687 PK/Pdt/2016.
  21. Supreme Court Regulation No. 1 of 2008 concerning Mediation.