Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What would a Land Registrar do if the legal description submitted is too vague?

1. Reword the legal description so that it is less vague.

2. Request that a metes and bounds description be prepared and registered on title to the property.

3. Request that a reference plan be provided to clarify the legal description.

4. Accept the description if from a licensed surveyor.

5. Refer the description for a second opinion.

6. Request an updated survey of the land.

The correct answer is: Request that a reference plan be provided to clarify the legal description.

The correct choice involves clarifying the legal description through the preparation of a reference plan. A reference plan is a detailed map produced by a licensed surveyor that provides precise details about the boundaries, dimensions, and other important aspects of a parcel of land. By requesting a reference plan, the Land Registrar ensures that the legal description is clear, accurate, and usable, which is crucial for maintaining reliable land records and for the future transactions related to the property. In the context of land registration, legal descriptions must be unambiguous to prevent disputes and confusion. A vague description can lead to issues in property rights and ownership. Therefore, obtaining a reference plan is a practical approach to providing clarity and specificity to the legal description. Other choices do not align as directly with the procedural requirements of ensuring a clear legal description. For example, rewording a vague description may not adequately resolve the underlying issues. Requesting a metes and bounds description could be useful but does not guarantee clarity the way a reference plan does. Accepting the description from a licensed surveyor without further scrutiny would not address the existing vagueness. Referring for a second opinion or requesting an updated survey does not directly fulfill the immediate need for clarity in the legal description as effectively as a