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A buyer is purchasing a property in Ontario that is currently registered under the Land Titles Act. What is the buyer typically NOT required to do to conduct due diligence regarding the title?
Under the Land Titles Act, the register is conclusive evidence of ownership, meaning an extensive historical search back to the Crown patent is generally not re
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Question: A buyer is purchasing a property in Ontario that is currently registered under the Land Titles Act. What is the buyer typically NOT required to do to conduct due diligence regarding the title?
Answer options:
- Conduct a search of the land registry records
- Obtain a survey of the property, if available ✅ Commission an extensive historical search of all prior deeds back to the Crown patent
- Review any registered easements or restrictive covenants
Correct answer: Commission an extensive historical search of all prior deeds back to the Crown patent
Explanation: Under the Land Titles Act, the register is conclusive evidence of ownership, meaning an extensive historical search back to the Crown patent is generally not required, unlike with properties under the old Registry Act system. The Act aims to simplify title verification.
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