Section 83 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015

Section 83 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows:

(1) If the executor or administrator of a deceased holder fails or neglects to transfer any land, sub-lease, or mortgage to the persons entitled to it, or if such land, sub-lease or mortgage for any reason is not registered in the name of the person entitled to it, the person or any judgement creditor of such person, or any person claiming an interest in the land, sub-lease or mortgage may, at any time, on or before the expiration of one year from the date of the grant of probate or Letters of Administration, apply to the Registrar for registration by transmission of land, sub-lease or mortgage in the name of the person entitled to it upon application to the Registrar of Title.

(2) If an application is made to the Registrar under this section, he may, if satisfied that the executor or administrator had notice of the application and that the estate has been fully administered, allow the application and register the person entitled to it.

(3) Any executor or administrator who fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (1) of this Section commits of an offence and on conviction liable to a fine of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00).

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