Property Transfer Legalities

Summary

Lifetime dispositions involve transferring property interests during ones lifetime through gifts, trusts, sales, or leases. A transferor is the original owner transferring property. Share transfers in private companies must comply with the Stock Transfer Act 1963, Companies Act 2006, and company articles, requiring registration in the member register. Directors can refuse share transfers within two months, providing reasons. Intellectual property rights protect creations like copyrights, patents, trademarks, and design rights. Model Articles are default governance rules for UK private companies. A disposition is transferring property rights, while a conveyance is a legal document for property title transfer, requiring a deed for legal validity.

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what are lifetime dispositions in property law
Lifetime dispositions in property law refer to transactions in which a property owner transfers their interest in the property to another person during their lifetime. These transactions can include:
- Gifts
- Trusts
- Sale of property
- Lifetime leases
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what is the transferor
A transferor is the person who transfers their interest or ownership in a property to another person. This can occur through various transactions such as gifts, trusts, sales, or leases. The transferor is essentially the original owner who initiates the transfer.
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• Whether by sale, will or gift, the transfer of shares: - In a private company, must comply with the Stock Transfer Act *, Companies Act *, & the company’s constitution or articles: - Transfer in statutory form must be signed by the transferor – S1(*) & (*) & Sch * Stock Transfer Act *. - Registrable – the change of ownership recorded in the register of members (one of the statutory books company must keep itself or at Companies House – S113 & S128A Companies Act *.
It looks like you want information on the transfer of shares in a private company. Here are the key points:
- Transfers must comply with the Stock Transfer Act *, Companies Act *, and the company's constitution.
- Transfer forms must be signed by the transferor (S1(*) & (*) & Sch * Stock Transfer Act *).
- Changes must be recorded in the register of members (S113 & S128A Companies Act *).
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what does the registrable bit mea
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The term "registrable" means that the change of ownership must be officially recorded. In the context of share transfers, it refers to the requirement that the transfer be entered into the company's register of members. This ensures that the new ownership is formally recognized and legally documented.
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• Common for private companies’ articles to give the company directors a power to refuse to register transfer of shares: - S771(*) & (*) CA * – if so, directors must refuse or register transfer within 2 months of application & give reasons. what does this mean
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This means that private companies' articles of association often include provisions that allow the company's directors to refuse to register the transfer of shares. According to Sections *(*) and (*) of the Companies Act *:
- Directors must make a decision to either refuse or register the transfer of shares within 2 months of receiving the transfer application.
- If they refuse the transfer, they must provide reasons for their decision.
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what are considered directors
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Directors are individuals appointed to manage and oversee the operations and affairs of a company. They are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the company and ensuring it complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
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what are intellectual property rights
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Intellectual property rights are legal rights granted to individuals or organisations over their creations. These rights give the creator exclusive rights to use their creation for a certain period of time. Key types include:
- Copyright: Protects original works of authorship.
- Patents: Protects inventions.
- Trademarks: Protects brand names, symbols, and logos.
- Design Rights: Protects the visual design of objects.
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Art *(*) Model Article – ‘The transferor remains the holder of a share until the transferee’s name is entered in the register of members as holder of it’.
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This means that, for the purposes of company records and legal recognition, the original owner (transferor) of the share remains the official holder until the new owner's (transferee's) name is formally entered into the company's register of members.
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what is this referring to
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It looks like the discussion is centered around the transfer of shares in a private company, specifically the legal and procedural aspects of such transfers. The final question is referring to Article *(*) of the Model Articles for private companies, which states that the transferor remains the official holder of a share until the transferee's name is registered in the company's register of members.
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what is this model article
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Model articles refer to the default set of rules provided by law for the governance of private companies in the UK. These rules, known as the Model Articles, are outlined in the Companies Act *. They provide a framework for the management of the company, including the procedures for share transfers, the roles of directors, and other key aspects of company operations.
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what is a disposition
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A disposition in legal terms refers to the act of transferring or relinquishing property, rights, or interests. In property law, it involves the transfer of ownership or other rights in a property, which can be done through sales, leases, gifts, or wills.
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what is a conveyance
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A conveyance is a legal document that transfers the title of property from one person to another. It is commonly used in the context of real estate transactions to ensure that the transfer of ownership is legally binding and recorded.
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• All conveyances of land or any interest therein are void for the purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed.
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A conveyance, to be legally effective in transferring land or an interest in land, must be executed as a deed. This means it must be a formal, written document, signed, witnessed, and delivered according to legal requirements.
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what does this mean
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This means that any transfer of land or interest in land must be done through a formal legal document called a deed. Without a deed, such conveyances are considered void and have no legal effect in creating or transferring a legal estate in the property.
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