What did the LRA 2002 do?
The Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002), building upon the basic philosophy introduced by the Land Registration Act 1925, aimed to provide a ‘clear, workable and coherent body of law’, providing a conclusive account of title, and also establishing a framework for the introduction of e-conveyancing.
What are the key changes introduced by LRA 2002?
The Act introduces a new scheme for protecting the interests of registered proprietors against the acquisition of title by persons in adverse possession, or “squatters”. A squatter will be able to apply to be registered as proprietor after ten years’ adverse possession.
Does the LRA 2002 been a success?
For the most part, the changes made by LRA 2002 have been in operation for nearly 11 years. The last of the transitional accommodations ceased to operate last year. So LRA 2002 is fully operative and for the most part we have experienced its practical effects for over a decade.
When did LRA 2002 come into force?
13 October 2003
Times have changed since the Land Registration Act 2002 (the 2002 Act) came into force on 13 October 2003.
What is the effect of the Land Registration Act 2002 on the acquisition of legal title of land through adverse possession?
1. Adverse possession of registered land for 12 years by itself will no longer affect the registered owner’s title. 2. After 10 years, adverse possession, the squatter will be entitled to be registered as owner at the Land Registry instead of the registered owner.
What is the aim of land registration?
Registration creates a clear record of ownership which clearly sets out any matters that affect the property, such as rights of way and restrictive covenants. Registration provides greater protection against claims for ‘Adverse Possession’, more commonly known as squatting and makes them easier to defeat.
What is the effect of section 29 Land Registration Act 2002?
(1)If a registrable disposition of a registered estate is made for valuable consideration, completion of the disposition by registration has the effect of postponing to the interest under the disposition any interest affecting the estate immediately before the disposition whose priority is not protected at the time of …
What are the aims of land registration?
What changes did the Land Registration Act 2002 make?
Specifically, it:
- Enabled shorter leases to be registered;
- Further encouraged voluntary land registration;
- Changed the system of protection of third party rights; and.
- Reformed and modernised the law of adverse possession (squatters’ rights).
- Repealed the Land Transfer Act 1875.
- Repealed the Land Registration Act 1925.
How did the LRA 2002 Change adverse possession?
Under the LRA 2002 however, adverse possession is dealt with in a new way for registered land. If an interest is transferred from A to B after a five-year period, and B continues the adverse possession for a further five years, the length of time has been continuous.
Is the LRA 2002 an example of Law Reform?
According to Cooke, “the Act is a classic instance of law reform that repeals an unsatisfactory statute, and substitutes a better one, making the law more consistent and more workable.” (provide reference) Howell is of the opinion that LRA 2002 is unrevolutionary and that it just tidies up the law as it stood under the LRA 1925. [ 44]
What did the Law Commission review the Land Registration Act 2002?
1. The Law Commission’s Twelfth Programme of Law Reform included a project examining the Land Registration Act 2002. The Law Commission explained its project was ‘not designed to fundamentally reformulate the Act, but to improve specific aspects of its operation within the existing legal framework ’.
Is the LRA 2002 going to eliminate unregistered land?
Although the LRA 2002 doesn’t repudiate the existence of unregistered land, it has taken every step to eliminate the unregistered title in the near future. [ 7] It is also possible that in future ‘all surviving unregistered titles will be swept compulsorily on to the Land Register’ [ 8] .
What was the report of the Law Commission?
The Law Commission published its conclusions and a draft Bill in July 2018 (see Current project status and Updating the Land Registration Act 2002 ( PDF, 4.1MB). Its report ‘Updating the Land Registration Act 2002’ contained 53 recommendations. 4.