A Notarial Lease Agreement is a contract between the lessor and the lessee, signed before a notary public and registered at the Deeds Office. This contract allows the lessee the temporary use and enjoyment of the property in exchange for a consideration paid to the lessor. Most Lease Agreements have renewal periods after one year and they do not need to be registered at the Deeds Office.  A Notarial Lease Agreement in respect of immovable property can only be registered at the Deeds Office if:

• the lease is for 10 years or longer;
• the lease is for the natural life of the lessee or any other party to the lease agreement; and
• the lease agreement will be renewed from time to time.

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