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Under the ordinary rule in section 107 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, how can a two-year lease…

Section 107 requires a registered instrument to make a lease for a term exceeding one year. Where a lease is made by registered instrument, the section requires execution by…

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Under the ordinary rule in section 107 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, how can a two-year lease of a house be made?

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Correct answer A

Section 107 requires a registered instrument to make a lease for a term exceeding one year.

Where a lease is made by registered instrument, the section requires execution by both lessor and lessee.

Option feedback

Option A

A term exceeding one year requires a registered instrument, executed by both parties under section 107.

Option B

An oral agreement alone does not create the specified two-year term.

Option C

Delivery of possession does not substitute for registration for the stated term.

Option D

Writing without registration does not create the specified term.

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