Land issues in Indonesia are increasingly complicated as the population increases. Today, the problem of land availability for growth covers various political, legal, social, and economic aspects of human life. Land is needed for every development, whether as a means of production, a place of trade, or a place of settlement. Even though a country's land is very limited, population growth and the amount of development will increase the need for land. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the law prohibits absentee land ownership and what happens to landowners who are known to have absentee property but choose not to immediately transfer their land rights. This paper examines related laws and regulations using a normative legal framework. The findings and results of this study indicate that the meaning of "absentee" is often interpreted differently, leading to legal ambiguity. This strategy is often applied inconsistently in the field, both across time and between regions. The idea of absentee land has become increasingly complicated as a result of population growth and technological advances. Laws and regulations relating to land owned by others need to be reviewed to be more in line with current developments. Law enforcement efforts need to be increased to prevent violations of restrictions on land owned by others. The community must actively participate in the decision-making process regarding policies on land owned by others.