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What is Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996?

Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act helps those that are caught up in disputes with their families and relatives relating to trusts of land.

Ownership of Property (TOLATA)

The law came about when unmarried partners and couples with no children, who were in the process of separating, disagreed over when they wanted to sell a property.

• If the property is owned in joint names, there is going to be a presumption that each owner is entitled to 50% of the money released on a sale.
• Perhaps the property is in your partner’s name, but you have contributed towards the deposit and mortgage?

If that does not reflect the reality, it may be necessary to look at the whole course of conduct between the couple during the time of ownership. You may find that you are entitled to a share in the property. It is important to get specialist legal advice from a trusts of land solicitor at an early stage.

Contact a specialist Trusts of Land claim solicitor

If you are involved in a trusts of land (TOLATA) dispute contact our team of expert property dispute solicitors at Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors in London NW1 on 0800 437 0080 today.

Contact a specialist Trusts of Land claim solicitor

If you are involved in a trusts of land dispute contact our specialist dispute resolution solicitors at Hodge Jones & Allen in London NW1 on 0800 437 0800 today. Alternatively fill out the online enquiry form for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team

• Patrick Allen, Partner
• Peter Todd, Partner
• Mandeep Chima, Solicitor 
• Adam Gray, Solicitor
• Claire Meredith, Solicitor
• Chun Truong, Solicitor
• Jawad Malik, Paralegal
• Matthew Cuell, Team Manager