Cannot constitute a lease-purchase agreement

This decision provides important clarification on your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

A contract that does not provide for an option to purchase in favour of the prospective purchaser but which contains reciprocal obligations to sell and to buy cannot constitute a lease-purchase agreement.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the legal deadlines for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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