Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What is required to terminate an easement if it's no longer necessary?

1. Agreement from the residents

2. Court Order

3. Municipal approval

4. Utility company decision

5. Formally filed paperwork

6. Unanimous consent from property owners

The correct answer is: Utility company decision

To terminate an easement that is no longer necessary, a utility company decision can often play a pivotal role. Utilities typically hold easements for their infrastructure (like power lines or sewer systems), and if the utility determines that the easement is no longer required for operational purposes, they can take steps for its termination. In such cases, the utility company may follow internal procedures or agreements that dictate terminating the easement without requiring extensive involvement from other parties. For context, other options such as court orders and municipal approval generally involve more formal legal processes or local governmental regulatory checks and might apply in different circumstances. Similarly, requirements for resident agreement or unanimous consent from property owners would not typically pertain to easements held by utility companies that are terminating an easement based on operational needs. Formally filed paperwork could also be part of the process for an individual property owner but is not necessarily the sole requirement for a utility company perspective.