226 – Updated Form 7 and New Form 20 – Lease Declaration

As advised in Titles Queensland Alert 224 relating to changes to leasing practice, the updated Form 7 – Lease / Sublease (Form 7), as well as the new Form 20 – Lease Declaration are now published.

Updated Form 7 – Lease / Sublease (Version 7)

The updated Form 7 (version 7) is available on the Forms page and can be used immediately. The previous version is no longer available.

The updated Form 7 should be used for all leases that have not yet been prepared or executed. A guide to completion is also available on the forms page to assist with the completion of the updated form.

Form 7 – Lease / Sublease (Version 7)
Form 7 – Guide to completion

New Form 20 – Lease Declaration

The new Form 20 – Lease Declaration is available on the Forms page and can be used immediately.

The Form 20 – Lease Declaration must be deposited with the previous versions of the Form 7 (meaning version 6 or earlier) that are lodged on or after 22 April 2025. A guide to completion is also available on the Forms page to assist with the completion of the new form.

Form 20 – Lease Declaration
Form 20 – Guide to completion

Transition Requirements

The previous version of the Form 7 will continue to be accepted until further notice. However, from Tuesday, 22 April 2025 any previous version of the Form 7 that is lodged, or returned from requisition, must be accompanied by a properly completed and executed Form 20 – Lease Declaration.

The table below summarises the transition requirements for the lodgement of a Form 7:

Note: A requisition may issue for any lease lodged on or after 22 April 2025 that does not comply with the requirements above.It is recommended that any outstanding leases on the previous version of a Form 7 be lodged prior to 22 April 2025.

Further Information

The Land Title Practice Manual and the Registrar of Titles Directions for the Preparation of Plans will be updated online to reflect the new requirements and form in due course.For more information please refer to the Lease FAQs page on the Titles Queensland website.