When Did Leases Become Compulsorily Registrable?

Unregistered leases
Since 13 October 2003, subject to certain exceptions, it has become compulsory to register the grant of a lease for a term of seven years or more out of unregistered or registered land.

When did 7 year leases become registrable?

From 13 October 2003, when the Land Registration Act 2002 came into force, the following must be registered at the Land Registry if they are to have legal effect: All new leases granted for a term of more than seven years (whether the landlord's title is registered or not). A lease takes...

When did leases have to be registered?

If the lease is granted on or after 13 October 2003 it will be subject to compulsory registration – see New leases granted for a term of more than seven years out of unregistered land.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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