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Chain of title
A chain of title is the chronological sequence of ownership, transfers, and legal interests affecting a property over time. It establishes the historical record of who owned the property, how ownership changed, and any encumbrances (e.g., mortgages, easements) or legal restrictions (e.g., by-laws, Planning Act controls) affecting the land. In Ontario, a thorough chain of title is critical for real estate transactions to confirm clear ownership and compliance with legal requiremen…text/html2025-07-01T22:25:49+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)land-titles-act
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The Land Titles Act (ON)
Scope & Application
* The Land Titles Act (LTA) governs land registration in Ontario, ensuring secure ownership and dispute resolution.
* Applies to designated parts of Ontario via land titles divisions, which remain unchanged by electoral/municipal boundary adjustments (s. 4).text/html2025-07-02T01:59:31+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)planning-act
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The Planning Act (ON)
The Planning Act (Ontario) is the cornerstone of land use planning in the province, establishing a framework to balance development with environmental, economic, and social priorities. For real estate lawyers, its provisions significantly shape transactional strategies, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution processes.text/html2025-07-01T22:39:05+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)registry-act
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The Registry Act (ON)
Registration of Subdivision Plans
* Plans must be prepared by a licensed surveyor and comply with regulations.
* Requires owner and mortgagee consent (except for public highway dedications).
* In certification areas, a certified title under the Certification of Titles Act (pre-2009) or registration within six months of area designation is mandatory.text/html2025-07-01T21:42:43+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)registry-search
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Searching registry books
The Registry Act is relatively antiquated legislation that preserves title records in books. Each book is kept at the Land Registry Office for the county in which the property exists (a “registry division”).
Registry books are now microfilmed and available online. These books will date back to the creation of the county and initial grants of land from the Crown. They will work chronologically through each registered dealing with land, based on the date of registration.…