Conveyancing & Property Law

Documentation, due diligence and dispute support across the lifecycle of a property transaction.

Property and Conveyancing

The Practice

M/s. RRN Legal advises individuals, families, builders and institutions on property and real estate matters in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu. The work spans the full lifecycle of a transaction — investigating title, drafting and vetting deeds, completing registration before the Sub-Registrar, and acting in disputes where they arise. The firm's conveyancing practice is grounded in the Transfer of Property Act 1882 and the Registration Act 1908, read with the Tamil Nadu stamp duty and registration framework.

A core part of the firm's property work is preventive: confirming that a seller holds clear and marketable title before money changes hands, and that the documentation is drafted so that it does what the parties intend and survives later scrutiny. Title in Chennai is frequently complicated by long chains of ownership, undivided shares, revenue-record discrepancies and powers of attorney, and the firm's diligence is designed to surface these issues early.

Where a transaction turns contentious, the same partners act in the civil courts and before the High Court of Madras in suits for declaration of title, specific performance, partition and injunction, drawing on their understanding of the underlying documents.

Areas of Work

Title Due Diligence & Search

The firm traces the chain of title (generally for the preceding 30 years), examines parent and mother deeds, encumbrance certificates from the Sub-Registrar, patta, chitta and adangal revenue records, and planning approvals. Under the Transfer of Property Act 1882, a sale conveys only the rights the seller holds, so the firm verifies marketability, identifies attachments, mortgages or pending litigation, and reports defects before the transaction is concluded.

Sale Deeds & Conveyance Drafting

The firm drafts and vets sale deeds, gift deeds, settlement deeds, partition deeds and release deeds, ensuring that the recitals, schedule of property, consideration and covenants are accurate and consistent with the Transfer of Property Act 1882 and the Registration Act 1908. Correct stamping and registration before the jurisdictional Sub-Registrar are essential, as an unregistered conveyance of immovable property above the statutory value does not pass title.

Mortgages, Charges & Debentures

The firm prepares and advises on mortgage deeds, deeds of hypothecation, charges and debenture documentation for borrowers, lenders and companies. This covers the various forms of mortgage recognised under the Transfer of Property Act 1882, the creation and registration of charges under the Companies Act 2013, and the registration of mortgage instruments under the Registration Act 1908.

Leases & Development Agreements

The firm drafts and negotiates long-term leases, commercial and residential lease deeds, and joint-development and construction agreements between landowners and developers. Leases exceeding the statutory term must be in a registered instrument. The firm advises on rent, escalation, lock-in, renewal and termination, and on the allocation of constructed area, timelines and default consequences in development agreements.

Property Registration & Stamp Duty

The firm handles the completion and registration of instruments before the offices of the Sub-Registrar under the Registration Act 1908, and advises on stamp duty payable under the Tamil Nadu stamp framework, including adjudication where the instrument's character or value is in question. Associates with extensive registration experience assist with presentation, document scrutiny and post-registration mutation of revenue records.

Real Estate Dispute Support

Where title or possession is contested, the firm acts in suits for declaration, specific performance, partition, injunction and recovery of possession before the civil courts and the High Court of Madras. The firm also supports homebuyers and promoters in proceedings before the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016.

How We Approach This Work

  • Diligence first: title and encumbrance checks are completed before drafting or payment, so risks surface early.
  • Partner-led drafting, with deeds and agreements reviewed by the partner who advised on the transaction.
  • Coordination with the firm's registration associates for accurate stamping, registration and mutation.
  • The same team that documents a transaction can act in any dispute that follows.
Relevant forums & statutes: Transfer of Property Act 1882; Registration Act 1908; Powers of Attorney Act 1882; Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016; Tamil Nadu stamp duty and registration framework; Sub-Registrar offices, civil courts, High Court of Madras, TNRERA.

Frequently Asked Questions

As a general practice, the chain of title is traced for the preceding 30 years, supported by a current Encumbrance Certificate and a review of revenue records.
No. A power of attorney does not transfer title; a sale takes effect only through a registered sale deed, which a duly authorised agent may sign and present on the owner's behalf.
Yes. Sale of immovable property above the statutory value must be registered under the Registration Act 1908; an unregistered sale deed does not pass title.
Yes. For registered projects, the firm can advise on and pursue remedies before TNRERA under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, including claims for interest, refund or compensation.

Discuss a Property Matter

Contact M/s. RRN Legal to speak with a partner about your conveyancing or property law needs.