Land Registration Systems Flashcards
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In Ontario, what are 'metes and bounds' descriptions?
Answer: A method of describing property boundaries using compass directions, distances, and physical landmarks or reference points
Metes and bounds is a method of describing property boundaries by specifying compass bearings and distances from a starting point (point of commencement), following the property's perimeter. It is one of the oldest methods of legal description and is still used for irregular parcels.
What is a 'plan of subdivision' in Ontario's land registration system?
Answer: A survey plan registered with the land registry office that divides a large parcel of land into individual lots, blocks, and streets
A plan of subdivision is a survey plan approved under the Planning Act and registered in the land registry office that divides a larger parcel of land into individual lots and blocks, with streets and other features clearly shown. Each lot receives its own legal description.
In Ontario, what is a 'reference plan'?
Answer: A survey plan registered in the land registry office that identifies specific parts of a property using 'parts' for legal description purposes
A reference plan (R-plan) is a survey plan registered in the land registry office that identifies and numbers specific portions (parts) of a property. It is used to create legal descriptions for easements, rights-of-way, or portions of land being transferred.
What is 'Teraview' in Ontario's land registration system?
Answer: The electronic gateway software used by authorized users to search title, register documents, and conduct transactions in Ontario's land registration system
Teraview is the proprietary software application developed by Teranet that provides authorized users (primarily lawyers) with access to Ontario's electronic land registration system for title searching, document registration, and other property-related transactions.
In Ontario, what is an 'application for absolute title' in the Land Titles system?
Answer: An application to upgrade a qualified or possessory title to absolute title, providing the highest level of title guarantee
An application for absolute title is the process by which a property with possessory or qualified title can be upgraded to absolute title, which provides the highest level of government guarantee. This typically requires evidence that the title is free from adverse claims.
What is the significance of 'off-title' searches in Ontario real estate?
Answer: They uncover issues that may not appear on the registered title, such as zoning compliance, tax arrears, work orders, and utility easements
Off-title searches are investigations beyond the title register that reveal important information about a property, including municipal zoning compliance, tax arrears, outstanding work orders, utility easements, and building permit status. They are essential even under the Land Titles system.