In this section you can find information about changes in policy resulting from the Ministry's response to COVID-19:

• Residential property settlements (for the public)

  Guidance for buyers and sellers of residential property, affected by the Ministry's response to COVID-19. 

• Residential property settlements (for lawyers)

  Guidance for lawyers regarding residential property settlements affected by the Ministry's response to COVID-19. 

• Commercial leases and mortgages (for the public)

  Guidance for owners and tenants of commercial property, affected by the Ministry's response to COVID-19. 

• Commercial leases and mortgages (for lawyers)

  Guidance for lawyers relating to leases and mortgages over commercial property, affected by the Ministry's response to COVID-19. 

• Signing and Witnessing of Wills

  Information for people about the signing and witnessing of wills during COVID-19

• Taking oaths, making affirmations or declarations

  Information for people needing to take oaths, or make affirmations or declarations during COVID-19

• Alcohol licensing

  Information about the Immediate Modification Order on the alcohol licensing regime during COVID-19

• Signing and witnessing EPAs

  Information for people needing to sign or witness Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) during COVID-19

• COVID-19 Public Health Response Act

  Court Practice Notes and other guidance relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act

This page was last updated: 26th May 2020