Land disputes are the second most prevalent type of legal problem for people in Bangladesh. Problems with neighbours inevitably also have elements of protection of property and tenure rights. Disputes about land are a direct threat to the livelihood of the individuals, families and communities involved. They take place within the community, and this is where people look for fair solutions. The UP chairman, matabbars, and shalish commission are often involved in these resolutions.Compared to other types of legal problem, a relatively high proportion of land disputes are referred to lawyers for resolution. Still, many people deal with their land issues outside of the formal legal system. .