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Restrictions on registered titles: creation, standard forms, use for trusts, compliance and cancellation under the Land Registration Act 2002 (England and Wales)

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This Practice Note explores title restrictions under the Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002). It examines why and how a restriction is placed on a title, the circumstances for its entry or removal, the prescribed restriction forms, who can seek one, and the steps for compliance. It further addresses the use of restrictions to safeguard beneficial interests in land, such as under a trust of land or where property is co-owned.

What is a restriction?

A restriction is a register entry that controls the conditions under which a Disposition of a registered estate or charge can be entered on the register.

bar registration of any disposition, or a particular class of disposition
operate without limit, or for a fixed duration stated in the restriction
remain in force only until a named event occurs, for example service of Notice or receipt of consent

Although ‘disposition’ is not defined in the LRA 2002, it encompasses transfers, leases, charges and easements that require completion by registration...

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