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 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 requirements, particularly under the //Registry Act//, //Land Titles Act// and the //Planning Act//. 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 requirements, particularly under the //Registry Act//, //Land Titles Act// and the //Planning Act//.
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 +Before conducting any kind of inquiry into title, you **must** be sure to know the name and identification number of the land registry office ("LRO") in which the property is located.
  
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