If an owner of a land collect money for land and he has not signed deed of conveyance. What is the implication?

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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2025

Problem with the land purchase, and the seller has not signed

If an owner of land collects money for the land, but he has not signed the deed of conveyance. What is the implication?

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A A Abdullahi Law Firm

A A Abdullahi Law Firm

Apr 16, 2025
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The owner or seller can't refuse to sign the deed of conveyance after receiving the money for the property which he sold to you. In the same vain he cannot refund the purchase price because the fact that you negotiated the price and you paid same you acquired equitable title for the property.

Damossy Legal Consults

Damossy Legal Consults

Apr 16, 2025

 

If the owner of land collects money for the sale of the land but has not signed the deed of conveyance, the transaction is incomplete in law, and legal title has not passed to the buyer. Here's a breakdown of the implications:

1. No Legal Title Transferred

The deed of conveyance (or deed of assignment) is the legal document that transfers ownership of land or property. Until this document is duly executed (signed) by the owner, the buyer does not acquire legal title, only at best an equitable interest.

2. Risk to the Buyer

Without the signed deed:

  • The seller may resell the land to another person.
  • The buyer may struggle to register the land.
  • The buyer may have limited remedies if there's no written agreement.
Islaw - Expert Lawyers

Islaw - Expert Lawyers

Apr 17, 2025
Hi, firstly i would recommend to give the detailed facts of the case. But for the first aid i must suggest take your witnesses along with you and lodge a criminal complaint against the receiver for immediate action.

regards

ISLAW FIRM
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