How to deal with a house owned as joint tenants

You should contact the Land Registry and advise them of the death of the co-owner.

This is a simple procedure involving the Land Registry form DJP (Death of a Joint Proprietor).

The Land Registry does not need to see the grant of representation. A copy of the death certificate, along with completed form DJP, will suffice.

Click here to download form DJP [.DOC format].

The Land Registry will update the register entries to show that the surviving joint tenant is now the sole surviving owner.

Unregistered land

The majority of land in England & Wales is registered. For unregistered land, the process is trickier. We recommend seeking assistance from a solicitor or other legal professional.