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Course 1, Module 4, Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Who are the THREE main professions that are associated with land description?

A
  1. Planners
  2. Lawyers
  3. Surveyors
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Ontario was initially surveyed into plots of land using what method?

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This was done using Gunter’s Chain/chain and link method

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What are THREE important measurements related to Gunter’s Chain?

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  1. Each link is .66 feet
  2. 80 chains = 1 mile
  3. 100 chains = 1.25 miles (also the width of a concession)
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4
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What were concessions further divided into?

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Lots

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5
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What is the distance between Yonge and Bayview?

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6600 feet or 100 chains

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6
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What is the order of land division from the original Simcoe Survey of 1792 (FOUR - largest to smallest)?

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  1. County
  2. Township
  3. Concessions
  4. Lots
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How were county boundaries often delineated?

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They either followed the edge of a body of water or went straight over land

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What is the most common shape of counties and townships?

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Often square followed by concessions which cut strips into townships

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9
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What is an example of a description of a lot in a county?

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Lot 3, Concession III, Township of Tiny, County of Simcoe

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10
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What are THREE different shapes/types of townships?

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  1. Single-front Township (200 acre lots)
  2. Double-front Township (100 acre lots)
  3. Sectional Township (100 acre lots)
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What was Metes and Bounds introduced as a way to measure property?

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They were created to keep track of land when the population started to grow and lots were being divided in irregular shapes.

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How does the Metes and Bounds system measure property?

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Essentially tracks a path from a logical starting point on the property to each corner of the property. In this process you start at one edge of the property, walk around the property back to that starting point and note the distance in relation to the northerly bearing (ie: north 20 degrees west for 300 feet)

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13
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What is the definition of a Land Survey? (Hint: very broad)

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“Ontario land surveyor’s determination of the boundaries of a piece of land”

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What are SIX things Land Surveys can help do?

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  1. Identify land
  2. Identify location of structures
  3. Identify distances to lot lines
  4. ” “ encroachments
  5. ” “ easements
  6. ” “ ROWs
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What are the FOUR most common types of surveys?

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  1. Surveyor’s Real Property Report
  2. Reference Plan
  3. Plan of Survey
  4. Plan of Subdivision
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16
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What are the FOUR components of a survey?

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  1. Research - relevant data obtained by the surveyor prior
  2. Measurements
  3. Monumentation - physical marker posts at corners and intervals (existing or installed now)
  4. Plan and report
17
Q

What does the Surveys Act say about the legitimacy of a survey

A

That it’s only legit if done by a registered surveyor

18
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What are the TWO main functions of the Surveyors Act?

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  1. Gives authority to the Association of Land Surveyors (AOLS) to govern Land Surveyors
  2. Provides a code of ethics for surveyors
19
Q

What is another name for a Surveyor’s Real Property Report?

A

Building Location Survey

20
Q

What are the TWO parts of a Surveyor’s Real Property Report?

A
  1. Plan of Survey - Only a visual representation of the property
  2. Written Report - Follow OLSA standards
21
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What is a limitation and a use of a Plan of Survey on its own (1/2 of a Surveyor’s Real Property Report)?

A
  1. Alone, it can’t be used to register at a land registration office
  2. Useful alone to establish property boundaries or secure a building permit
22
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How many factors are there for a Surveyor’s Real Property Report to be considered complete and accurate?

A

TEN (see study notes for full if curious)

23
Q

What does a Reference Plan or “R-Plan” normally describe?

A

More than one interest in land

24
Q

When is a Reference or “R-Plan” often used? (Name THREE)

A
  1. Severance of existing parcel
  2. First registration application under the Land Titles Act
  3. for clarity when Land Registrar determines that the title is too vague or complex
25
Q

What are three physical components of a Plan of Subdivision?

A

Lots, blocks of lands, roads

26
Q

What happens to the name of the plot when a new geographic ID is created for land through each plan of subdivision?

A

For example: a property that was initially part of Lot 2, Concession III, Township of Tiny, County of Simcoe. AFTER SUBDIVISION REGISTRATION =
Plan 99M-165, County of Simcoe (clarify whether the word ‘lot’ is included in this + whether the Township is still included)

27
Q

What are FOUR ways you should take precaution re: surveys?

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  1. Up-to-date surveys are best
  2. Need for a survey will depend on buyer/lender
  3. Circulation of photocopied or partial surveys can be inaccurate
  4. Should bear an impressed seal to be legit
28
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What is a Legal Land Description?

A

It is an alpha-numeric code that is unique to each property to accurately identify a piece of land (ie: what if two properties have the same address and look similar?)

29
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What are THREE parts of a Legal Land Description?

A
  1. Location Reference - lot number, part lot number, plan of subdivision number etc could be used
  2. Encumbrances - restrictions registered on the property such as an easement
  3. Name of Municipality/registry office
30
Q

Given that a Legal Land Description is composed of locational references, encumbrances (as well as the city or registry office name) what is the meaning of the following abbreviations?

  1. LT
  2. S/T
  3. PL
  4. PT
  5. T/W
  6. PCL
A
  1. Lot
  2. Subject to
  3. Plan
  4. Part
  5. Together with
  6. Parcel
31
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What are the TWO land registration systems in Ontario, where are they most prevalent, what are they governed by, and which is older?

A
  1. The Registry System is predominant in Southern Ontario and created under the Registry Act. It is the older of the two
  2. The Land Titles System is prevalent in Northern Ontario and is governed by the Titles Act
32
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What is the difference between the Land Registrar under the Registry System (south) and that of the Land Titles System (north [newer])

A

The Land Titles System’s Registrar maintains and guarantees the accuracy of titles.

33
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What is the MAIN difference which makes the Land Titles system superior to the Land Registry system?

A

Unlike the Land Registry System, the Land titles system isn’t based on geographic location and instead each parcel has a unique parcel number.

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