Residential LeasesENG
A comprehensive publication to assist legal practitioners to negotiate, draft, register and vary residential lease agreements on behalf of their clients.
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Overview
A comprehensive publication to assist legal practitioners to negotiate, draft, register and vary residential lease agreements on behalf of their clients.
The commentary has been prepared by experienced legal practitioners with significant knowledge of residential lease law and provides information about the formal requirements and components of a lease, and the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.
Also covered are important issues such as a change of parties, lender consent, tax implications, and registration.
Precedents provided with this publication include:
- Agreement to lease;
- Long-term residential lease – standard and extensive;
- Library of statutory notices.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
2 Matter Plans Included
- ALERT - From 1 October 2024, the Land Registry will not accept first registration applications made by conveyancers with certified copy deeds and documents. Original deeds and documents will be required, where available. See paragraph 4.4.4. of Practice Guide 1.“From 1 October 2024, the Land Registry will not accept first registration applications made by conveyancers with certified copy deeds and documents. Original deeds and documents will be required, where available. See paragraph 4.4.4. of Practice Guide 1.”
- Full Commentary - Residential Leases“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“This guide deals with the grant of long-term residential leases, being those for a term of 21 years or more, often granted for as long as 999 years. The applicable legislation is:”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in acting on the grant of a residential long lease are:”
- Acting for the landlord
- Acting for the tenant
- Further information“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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