Title Insurance



When Title insurance was first introduced in Canada it seemed to cover a property from “sidewalk to fence.” It’s still an important consideration, but before you purchase, compare policies to find out what’s covered and be aware of possible exclusions, which may include:

  • Known title defects (that were revealed before the property was purchased);
  • Environmental hazards (e.g. soil contamination);
  • Problems that would only be discovered by a new survey or inspection of your property (e.g. the lot size is smaller than originally thought);
  • Matters that are not listed in public records (e.g. unrecorded liens and encroachments); and
  • Zoning bylaw violations from changes, renovations or additions to the property.

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