The Property Registry cannot cancel a resolutory condition through a private deed without consent of all signatories
14 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Buyers and sellers in sales with deferred price and registered resolutory condition
Summary
The General Directorate rules that a private deed is not a valid document for canceling a resolutory condition in the Registry. A public deed and consent of all parties involved are required.
Detailed analysis
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The DGSJFP confirms the qualification note of the Gijón Property Registrar nº3 that suspended the partial cancellation of a resolutory condition requested through a private deed. Article 3 of the Mortgage Law requires a public document to perform registrations or cancellations, so the private deed is not a valid title.…
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