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Deed Of Attornment Template for England and Wales

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Deed Of Attornment

"I need a Deed of Attornment to document the transfer of landlord's interest in our London office building from ABC Properties Ltd to XYZ Investments Ltd, effective from 1 March 2025, with our existing tenant Global Tech Solutions remaining in occupation."

Document background
A Deed of Attornment is essential when there is a change in property ownership or when a landlord's interest is transferred to a new party. This document, governed by the laws of England and Wales, ensures a smooth transition of landlord-tenant relationships by formally documenting the tenant's acknowledgment of and agreement to pay rent to the new landlord. The deed typically includes details of the original lease, property description, and confirmation of continuing obligations. It's particularly important in commercial property transactions and is often required by lenders as part of security arrangements.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the deed including the landlord, tenant, and any guarantors

2. Background: Recitals explaining the existing lease arrangement and reason for attornment

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the deed

4. Attornment: The tenant's formal acknowledgment of the new landlord

5. Confirmation of Lease Terms: Confirmation that lease terms remain unchanged

6. Execution: Formal execution blocks for all parties

Optional Sections

1. Guarantor Provisions: Required if there are existing guarantors under the lease - include when the original lease includes guarantors

2. Variation of Lease Terms: Any agreed modifications to the original lease - include when parties agree to modify certain lease terms as part of the attornment

3. Outstanding Obligations: Addresses any existing breaches or outstanding obligations - include when there are unresolved issues under the existing lease

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - The Property: Detailed description of the leased property

2. Schedule 2 - The Lease: Details of the original lease and any supplemental documents

3. Appendix 1 - Copy of Original Lease: Attached copy of the original lease document

4. Appendix 2 - Land Registry Plans: Official plans where the property is registered

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, covering requirements for creation of legal interests in land, deed execution, and assignment of leases and property interests

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains specific requirements for deed execution (Section 1) and formal requirements for contracts relating to land (Section 2)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants, including provisions for assignment of leases and associated obligations

Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs the transfer of landlord and tenant covenants, including requirements for release and assumption of obligations

Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including privity of contract, privity of estate, and the doctrine of attornment

Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995: Relevant for cross-border considerations when dealing with Scottish property law aspects

Land Registration Act 2002: Covers registration requirements and priority of interests in land, particularly relevant for registrable interests

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