Consent by a chargee - evidence required

Consent or discharge

A chargee can consent using a formal letter of consent, or lodge a discharge of part (Form DS3) instead. However, where a DS3 is used an entry will have to be made on the landlord's title that the part leased has been discharged from the charge. With a title that includes a large number of leasehold premises this can become unwieldy. For this reason the use of a consent is the preferred option.

More information on the format of consents or discharges can be found in Land Registry Practice Guide 31 - Discharges of Charges.

Leases granted under Right to Buy, or Right to Acquire legislation

Where a lease has been granted under the provisions of the Housing Act 1985, a consent by a chargee or a discharge may not be required. More details can be found in Land Registry Practice Guide 47 - Transfers of public housing estates.

This is the end of the chapter on consents.