The Land Registry may deny registration of a notarial deed if it has no effect on property
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Who is affected:
Tenants, property owners and any person attempting to register documents at the Land Registry
Summary
A tenant attempted to register a notarial deed at the Land Registry, but it was denied for lacking real significance. The General Directorate resolves the appeal on whether that denial was correct.
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The Dirección General de Seguridad Jurídica y Fe Pública resolves an appeal against the refusal of the Madrid Land Registry no. 21 to record the presentation entry of a notarial deed of statements. The registrar denied registration under article 420 of the Hipotecario Regulation, understanding that the document lacked …
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