EFIS 8, February 2023 : Conveyancing - LS Transaction

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The Law Society has launched revised versions of the TA7 Leasehold information form and TA13 Completion information and undertakings forms with the following amendments:

The TA7 Leasehold information form (3rd edition) (2023) now includes:

- A new section on building safety to enable compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 including questions about: remediation works; whether the lease is a qualifying lease; the Leaseholder Deed of Certificate and the Landlord’s Certificate.
- A question asking if the seller knows about defects that create a building safety risk.
- New questions about the ownership and management of the building.
- Fields to capture details of the seller if they are a company.
- Updated definitions and other process improvements.

The TA13 Completion information and undertakings (4th edition) (2023) now includes provisions for:

- Arrangements to be made for the seller to hand over not just the keys, but also any equivalent electronic devices, passcodes and alarm codes.
- Confirming that a copy of the executed transfer is attached or will be supplied before completion.
- A client firm’s reference to be included with the bank details.

Please note that although the forms are now available for immediate use, they carry an official use date of 14th February 2023.

For details of field amendments please go to: support.oyezforms.co.uk/fieldchanges

Forms affected

TA13_Flexi	Completion information and undertakings (4th edition) (2023)	New/Amended
TA7_Flexi	Leasehold Information Form (3rd edition) (2023)	New/Amended
TA7	Leasehold Information Form (3rd edition) (2023)	New/Amended
TA13	Completion information and undertakings (4th edition) (2023)	New/Amended

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