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Conveyancing and Lawof Property Act 1886 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 11 · Construction and Effect of Deeds Andother Instruments
53. Conveyance to be by deed in English language
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A conveyance of any estate or interest in land other than a lease for a period not exceeding 7 years at a rack rent shall be void at law unless it is by deed in the English language.
conveyance
Defined · s 2
“conveyance” includes assignment, appointment, lease, settlement and other assurance made by deed on a sale, mortgage, demise or settlement of any property, and on any other dealing with or for any property; and
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This section shall only apply to conveyances executed on or after 1 March 1994.