Property Law Practice Flashcards
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Which search is essential in all residential conveyancing transactions and checks planning history and road adoption?
Answer: Local authority search (LLC1 and Con29)
The local authority search (LLC1 for local land charges and Con29 for additional enquiries) reveals planning permissions, enforcement notices, road adoption status and other matters affecting the property.
SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) is payable on a residential property purchase by:
Answer: The buyer, within 14 days of completion
SDLT is the buyer's liability in England; it must be paid and a return filed with HMRC within 14 days of completion of the land transaction.
An overriding interest under Schedule 3 LRA 2002 that protects an occupier's interest arises when:
Answer: The occupier is in actual occupation and their interest would not have been obvious on a reasonable inspection
Schedule 3 para 2 LRA 2002 protects the interest of a person in actual occupation provided the interest was not obvious on a reasonable careful inspection and the occupier was not asked about it.
In a long residential lease, the 'covenant for quiet enjoyment' means:
Answer: The landlord covenants not to disturb the tenant's lawful possession of the property
The covenant for quiet enjoyment is the landlord's implied (and often express) promise not to interfere with the tenant's possession and enjoyment of the property during the term.
A transfer of registered freehold land takes effect legally when:
Answer: The disposition is completed by registration at HM Land Registry
Under s.27 LRA 2002, a registered disposition of a freehold (or grant of a lease for more than 7 years) does not operate at law until completed by registration.
The protocol for dealing with contaminated land discovered during a property transaction requires the solicitor to:
Answer: Advise the client of the risk, obtain an environmental search and consider specialist reports
On discovering potential contamination a solicitor must advise the client of the legal and financial risks (including Part IIA EPA 1990 liability), obtain appropriate searches and consider specialist environmental investigation.