Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Property Law Act 1958 - SECT 54

Creation of interests in land by parol

54. Creation of interests in land by parol



(1) All interests in land created by parol and not put in writing and signed
by the persons so creating the same, or by their agents thereunto lawfully
authorized in writing, shall have, notwithstanding any consideration having
been given for the same, the force and effect of interests at will only.

(2) Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Division shall affect the
creation by parol of leases taking effect in possession for a term not
exceeding three years (whether or not the lessee is given power to extend the
term) at the best rent which can be reasonably obtained without taking a fine.