Section 138 — Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Confirmation of invalid leases

Where, upon or before the acceptance of rent under any such invalid lease as above mentioned, any receipt, memorandum, or note in writing, confirming such lease, is signed by the person accepting such rent, or some other person lawfully authorised by the person, such acceptance shall, as against the person so accepting such rent, be deemed a confirmation of such lease.

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Related sections

s 135 — Lease deemed to be granted in intended exercise of power
s 136 — Certain invalid leases under powers to be construed as agreements to lease
s 137 — Certain leases validated where grantor could not grant them
s 139 — Lessee bound to accept confirmation of lease
s 140 — Savings
s 141 — This Part not to extend to certain leases

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