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Is Home Title theft a problem?
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Where should I keep my house deeds?
You can also store your title deeds in a safe deposit box at your bank or building society. This is a very secure option, but you will usually have to pay an ongoing charge for hiring a deposit box and possibly pay a fee every time you want to view the deeds.
Can a letter be a deed?
If consideration is not provided, the side letter will not be binding unless it is executed as a deed. A deed is a written document which is executed with the necessary formality (that is, more than a simple signature). In what circumstances are side letters used?
What makes a document a deed?
To be a deed the document must: be in writing. make clear on its face that it is intended to be a deed by the person making it or the parties to it. This can be done by the document describing itself as a deed or expressing itself to be executed as a deed ‘or otherwise’
Does deed need to be witnessed?
Many states and territories have legislation which explicitly require that someone witnesses the signing of the deed. However, even if the laws of your state and territory do not require witnesses, it is still best practice to have a witness, as it serves as evidence of the actual execution of the deed as it appears.
Can a deed be signed by one director?
A change in the law has made it easier for companies to sign deeds. The change was made by the Companies Act and came into force on Sunday. It means that deeds can be signed on behalf of a company by one director rather than two.
Can a deed be signed by Authorised representative?
Companies usually authorise representatives to sign documents by a resolution of the company’s board. However, if a company wishes to authorise an agent to execute a deed as opposed to a mere agreement, common law requires the agent’s authority itself to be granted by deed, rather than by a mere resolution.
Can a family member witness a deed?
A party relying on a deed may accept a family member as a witness (although will almost certainly insist on an adult) but may wish to add some additional controls so that if the signatory and witness both claim the deed wasn’t signed there is some additional evidence to show they are not being truthful.
Who can execute a deed for a company?
Deeds must be in writing and will typically be executed in the presence of a witness, although in the case of a company a deed may be executed effectively by two directors or a director and the company secretary. Specific wording should also be included above the signature blocks.
