Background
This chapter explains how to overcome problems resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information in prescribed clauses leases.
The method of resolving errors or omissions in the clauses depends on whether they are discovered before, during or after registration of the lease and whether the correction will result in a new register entry being made.
Because the register is created using the information contained in the prescribed clauses, incomplete information will be dealt with in one of three ways.
- If the information is needed to create the basic register elements, (eg. clause LR3 - parties to the lease), the application will be rejected.
- If the missing information relates to an interest to be registered, (eg. clauses LR9, LR10, LR11, LR12, LR13) Land Registry will take no action unless a separate application is also lodged.
- In the case of clause LR4, if the description in the clause conflicts with that elsewhere in the lease, the wording of the clause will be used to determine the registered extent of the land.
The advice given elsewhere in this module to add the word 'none' to a clause where it is not relevant is designed to prevent clauses being left blank in error. By using this method, a quick check of the clauses before sending the lease for registration should identify any problem areas.
As this chapter cannot cover all possible amendment and omission situations, a detailed guide is available for printing as required.
The next few pages look at the most likely situations that will arise. |
