Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Property Law Act 1958 - SECT 52

Conveyances to be by deed

52. Conveyances to be by deed



(1) All conveyances of land or of any interest therein are void for the
purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed.

(2) This section shall not apply to-

   (a)  assents by a personal representative17;

   (b)  disclaimers made in accordance with the provisions of any law relating
        to bankruptcy or insolvency18 or not required to be evidenced in
        writing;

   (c)  surrenders by operation of law, including surrenders which may, by
        law, be effected without writing;

   (d)  leases or tenancies or other assurances not required by law to be made
        in writing;

   (e)  receipts not required by law to be under seal;

   (f)  vesting orders of the Court or other competent authority;

   (g)  conveyances taking effect by operation of law.