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Part 1 The Land RegisterPrevious MatchNext Match
Structure and contents of the registerPrevious MatchNext Match
Title sheets and the title sheet recordPrevious MatchNext Match
3.Title sheets and the title sheet recordPrevious MatchNext Match
6.The property section of the title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
7.The proprietorship section of the title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
8.The securities section of the title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
9.The burdens section of the title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
10.What is entered or incorporated by reference in a title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 2 RegistrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Applications for registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
21.Application for registration of deedPrevious MatchNext Match
23.Conditions of registration: transfer of unregistered plotPrevious MatchNext Match
24.Circumstances in which section 25 appliesPrevious MatchNext Match
25.Conditions of registration: certain deeds relating to unregistered plotsPrevious MatchNext Match
26.Conditions of registration: deeds relating to registered plotsPrevious MatchNext Match
General provision about applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Date of application and registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
Applications in relation to the same landPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 3 Competence and effect of registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Specific provisions on competence and effect of registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 4 Advance noticesPrevious MatchNext Match
58.Period of effect of advance noticePrevious MatchNext Match
59.Effect of advance notice: registered deedsPrevious MatchNext Match
60.Effect of advance notice: recorded deedsPrevious MatchNext Match
61.Effect of advance notice: further provisionPrevious MatchNext Match
64.Application of Part to specific deedsPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 7 Keeper's warrantyPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 8 Rectification of the registerPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 9 Rights of persons acquiring etc. in good faithPrevious MatchNext Match
Part 10 Electronic documents, electronic conveyancing and electronic registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match
Registered leases tenanted in commonPrevious MatchNext Match
Shared leasesPrevious MatchNext Match
1.This schedule applies where— (a) an area of land— Previous MatchNext Match
2.The Keeper may, if the Keeper considers it appropriate— Previous MatchNext Match
3.In the following provisions of this schedule— Previous MatchNext Match
4.Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in a document...Previous MatchNext Match
5.Registration has the same effect in relation to a share...Previous MatchNext Match
Shared lease and sharing lease title sheetsPrevious MatchNext Match
6.The Keeper must enter— (a) in the property section of...Previous MatchNext Match
7.The Keeper must also enter— (a) in the property section...Previous MatchNext Match
8.The Keeper must not enter in or, if entered, must...Previous MatchNext Match
9.The Keeper may, if the condition mentioned in paragraph 10...Previous MatchNext Match
10.The condition is that the encumbrance to which the entry...Previous MatchNext Match
Conversion of shared lease title sheet to ordinary lease title sheetPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 1APrevious MatchNext Match
Land transactions: overseas entitiesPrevious MatchNext Match
1.Cases where Keeper must reject application under section 21Previous MatchNext Match
2.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person applies under...Previous MatchNext Match
3.Cases where Keeper must reject application to register notice of titlePrevious MatchNext Match
4.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) by virtue of section...Previous MatchNext Match
5.Case where Keeper must reject prescriptive applicationPrevious MatchNext Match
6.Case where Keeper must reject voluntary applicationPrevious MatchNext Match
7.Consent to registration of certain deeds that cannot otherwise be registeredPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match
Amendment of Registration of Leases (Scotland) Act 1857Previous MatchNext Match
1.The Registration of Leases (Scotland) Act 1857 (c.26) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match
2.In section 1 (long leases, and assignations thereof, registrable in...Previous MatchNext Match
3.In the title of section 1 as so amended, for...Previous MatchNext Match
4.In section 2 (recorded leases effectual against singular successors in...Previous MatchNext Match
5.In the title of section 2 as so amended, for...Previous MatchNext Match
6.In section 3 (assignations of recorded leases)— Previous MatchNext Match
7.In the title of section 3 as so amended, before...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In section 10 (adjudgers to complete right by recording abbreviate)—...Previous MatchNext Match
9.In section 12 (preferences regulated by date of recording transfer)—...Previous MatchNext Match
10.In the title of section 12 as so amended, before...Previous MatchNext Match
11.In section 13 (renunciations and discharges to be recorded)— Previous MatchNext Match
12.In the title of section 13 as so amended, before...Previous MatchNext Match
13.In section 14 (entry of decree of reduction)— Previous MatchNext Match
14.In section 15 (mode of registering etc.)— Previous MatchNext Match
15.In section 16 (registration equivalent to possession), after subsection (2)...Previous MatchNext Match
16.After section 20B (as inserted by section 52) insert— Disapplication...Previous MatchNext Match
17.Before schedule (A.) insert— SCHEDULE (ZA.) FORM OF ASSIGNATION OF...Previous MatchNext Match
18.In each of schedules (A.) (form of assignation of lease),...Previous MatchNext Match
19.In the title of schedule (A.), at the end insert...Previous MatchNext Match
20.Schedule (B.) (form of bond and assignation in security) and...Previous MatchNext Match
21.Schedule (D.) (form of translation of assignation in security) and...Previous MatchNext Match
22.Before schedule (G.) insert— SCHEDULE (ZG.) RENUNCIATION OF LEASE REGISTERED...Previous MatchNext Match
23.In the title of schedule (G.), at the end insert...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match
Amendment of Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995Previous MatchNext Match
1.The 1995 Act is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match
2.After section 1 insert— Part 2 Traditional documents Application of...Previous MatchNext Match
3.In section 2 (type of writing required for formal validity...Previous MatchNext Match
4.In the title of section 2, after “certain” insert “...Previous MatchNext Match
5.Sections 2A, 2B and 2C are repealed. Previous MatchNext Match
6.In section 3 (presumption as to granter's subscription or date...Previous MatchNext Match
8.In section 4 (presumption as to granter's subscription or date...Previous MatchNext Match
9.In section 5 (alterations to documents: formal validity and presumptions)—...Previous MatchNext Match
10.In the title of section 5, for “documents” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match
11.In section 6 (registration of documents)— (a) in subsection (1),...Previous MatchNext Match
12.In the title of section 6, for “documents” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match
14.In section 7 (subscription and signing)— (a) in subsection (1),...Previous MatchNext Match
15.In section 8 (annexations to documents)— (a) in subsection (1),...Previous MatchNext Match
16.In the title of section 8, for “documents” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match
17.In section 9 (subscription on behalf of blind granter or...Previous MatchNext Match
19.In section 12 (interpretation)— (a) in subsection (1)— Previous MatchNext Match
20.In section 13 (Crown application), in subsection (1)(c), after “Sasines”...Previous MatchNext Match
21.The provisions of sections 10 to 15 as amended by...Previous MatchNext Match
22.The title of Part 4 is “General provisions”. Previous MatchNext Match
23.In schedule 1 (alterations made to documents after subscription)— Previous MatchNext Match
24.In the title to schedule 1, for “document” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match
25.In schedule 2 (subscription and signing: special cases)— Previous MatchNext Match
26.In schedule 3 (modifications of the Act in relation to...Previous MatchNext Match
27.In paragraph 1 of schedule 4 (minor and consequential amendments)—...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match
Transitional provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
Existing title sheetsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.On the designated day an existing title sheet becomes part...Previous MatchNext Match
2.An existing title sheet which becomes, under paragraph 1, part...Previous MatchNext Match
3.An amendment under paragraph 2 may be made on the...Previous MatchNext Match
4.An existing title sheet as respects an interest of ownership...Previous MatchNext Match
5.An existing title sheet as respects an interest of tenancy...Previous MatchNext Match
6.Section 12(2) does not apply to a cadastral unit created...Previous MatchNext Match
Common areas: developments begun before designated dayPrevious MatchNext Match
Certain deeds relating to registered leases: Sasine arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match
Bijural inaccuraciesPrevious MatchNext Match
17.If there is in the register, immediately before the designated...Previous MatchNext Match
18.For the purpose of determining whether the Keeper has the...Previous MatchNext Match
19.Where, by virtue of paragraph 17— (a) a right is...Previous MatchNext Match
20.Except that— (a) compensation is not so payable in so...Previous MatchNext Match
21.Section 77(4) and (5) applies in relation to a payment...Previous MatchNext Match
22.If there is in the register, immediately before the designated...Previous MatchNext Match
23.Where, by virtue of paragraph 22, a person suffers loss...Previous MatchNext Match
24.Sections 94(3) to (6) and 95 apply in respect of...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match
Minor and consequential modificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (c.19)Previous MatchNext Match
Commissioners Clauses Act 1847 (c.16)Previous MatchNext Match
Ordnance Board Transfer Act 1855 (c.117)Previous MatchNext Match
Transmission of Moveable Property (Scotland) Act 1862 (c.85)Previous MatchNext Match
Land Registers (Scotland) Act 1868 (c.64)Previous MatchNext Match
Titles to Land Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1868 (c.101)Previous MatchNext Match
Conveyancing (Scotland) Act 1874 (c.94)Previous MatchNext Match
Conveyancing (Scotland) Act 1924 (c.27)Previous MatchNext Match
Burgh Registers (Scotland) Act 1926 (c.50)Previous MatchNext Match
Public Registers and Records (Scotland) Act 1948 (c.57)Previous MatchNext Match
Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1958 (c.24)Previous MatchNext Match
Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 (c.41)Previous MatchNext Match
Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c.12)Previous MatchNext Match
Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970 (c.35)Previous MatchNext Match
Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.52)Previous MatchNext Match
Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (c.33)Previous MatchNext Match
Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.44)Previous MatchNext Match
Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 (c.59)Previous MatchNext Match
Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c.41)Previous MatchNext Match
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c.42)Previous MatchNext Match
Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c.66)Previous MatchNext Match
Housing Associations Act 1985 (c.69)Previous MatchNext Match
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Scotland) Act 1985 (c.73)Previous MatchNext Match
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (c.29)Previous MatchNext Match
Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991 (c.55)Previous MatchNext Match
Land Registers (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.14)Previous MatchNext Match
Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 1)Previous MatchNext Match
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4)Previous MatchNext Match
Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5)Previous MatchNext Match
Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000 (asp 6)Previous MatchNext Match
National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 10)Previous MatchNext Match
Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)Previous MatchNext Match
Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 9)Previous MatchNext Match
Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine Railway and Linked Improvements Act 2004 (asp 10)Previous MatchNext Match
Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 11)Previous MatchNext Match
Edinburgh Tram (Line Two) Act 2006 (asp 6)Previous MatchNext Match
Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Act 2006 (asp 7)Previous MatchNext Match
Waverley Railway (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 13)Previous MatchNext Match
Glasgow Airport Rail Link Act 2007 (asp 1)Previous MatchNext Match
Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3)Previous MatchNext Match
Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Act 2007 (asp 16)Previous MatchNext Match
Airdrie-Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Act 2007 (asp 19)Previous MatchNext Match
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