Property Disputes Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

Is an unregistered Agreement to Sell legally enforceable for property transfer?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

An unregistered agreement cannot create title, but under Section 53A of Transfer of Property Act and Specific Relief Act, it can be used for specific performance or defence of possession.

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