The Land Settlement Agency is urging members of the public to exercise caution following the circulation of a social media advertisement promoting the sale of “Squatting Land” in Valencia, which claims that purchasers can obtain a Certificate of Comfort.
The Agency stressed that a Certificate of Comfort is not transferable and cannot be bought, sold, assigned or transferred under any circumstances.
The LSA noted that applications for Certificates of Comfort closed more than two decades ago, as eligible applicants must have applied on or before October 27th, 2000.
As a result, the Agency said any claim that a purchaser can now acquire a Certificate of Comfort is false and misleading.
It also warned that the unlawful occupation, sale, purchase, transfer or allocation of State land is illegal and may result in investigation and prosecution.
The LSA urged the public not to make payments or enter into agreements based on such advertisements and to verify State land information through the Commissioner of State Lands or the Agency.