Registro de Contrato de Locação no Registro de Imóveis: Vigência e Preferência

Note: This content describes Brazilian notary and real estate registry law.

This article answers

• Does a lease agreement need to be registered to guarantee continuity if the property is sold?
• What is the difference between registration and annotation of a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?
• Which clauses are essential when registering a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?
• What documents are required for registering a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?
• What happens if the property is sold without registering the lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?

In summary

• Lease agreement registration in the Real Estate Registry (registro de contrato de locação no registro de imóveis) binds the leased property to third-party purchasers and secures the tenant's right to remain on the premises.
• The continuity clause requires a strict registration act on the property title (matrícula), whereas the right of first refusal requires a prior annotation (averbação) recorded at least thirty days before the sale.
• Without proper registry formalization, the new owner may terminate the lease and grant a ninety-day notice period to vacate the property.
• The procedure provides legal certainty to both property owner and tenant throughout the entire contractual period.

FAQ

Does a lease agreement need to be registered to guarantee continuity if the property is sold?

Yes. Registering a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry with a continuity clause prevents a new buyer from terminating the tenancy and demanding eviction before the agreed term expires.

What is the difference between registration and annotation of a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?

Registration in a strict sense establishes an in rem right of lease continuity against third-party buyers. Annotation ensures public notice of the tenant's right of first refusal to purchase the property.

Which clauses are essential when registering a lease agreement in the Real Estate Registry?

Essential elements include an express continuity clause in case of property transfer, a fixed lease duration, and complete personal qualifications of all contracting parties.

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