52 Conveyances to be by deed
Law of Property Act 1925 (1925 c 20) | Legislation

52  Conveyances to be by deed

(1)     All conveyances of land or of any interest therein are void for the purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed.

(2)     This section does not apply to—

(a)     assents by a personal representative;

(b)     disclaimers made in accordance with [sections 178 to 180 or sections 315 to 319 of the Insolvency Act 1986] or not required to be evidenced in writing;

(c)     surrenders by operation of law, including surrenders which may, by law, be effected without writing;

(d)     leases or tenancies or other assurances not required by

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