Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

During the requisition period, the buyer's lawyer files an objection, stating that the title is invalid due to a previous improper property severance. This is known as:

1. A deficiency notice

2. A root of title objection

3. A title discrepancy

4. An unverified claim

5. An incorrect legal description

6. A boundary dispute

The correct answer is: A root of title objection

The situation described in the question pertains specifically to a legal challenge involving the validity of a property's title due to a past improper severance. This is identified as a root of title objection. In real estate, a "root of title" refers to the earliest document or chain of title that proves ownership of the property. When a title is challenged on the grounds that there is a flaw in the ownership history—such as an improper severance—it falls under this category. Filing a root of title objection is a critical aspect of protecting the buyer's interests during the requisition period. This type of objection must be adequately addressed before the transaction can proceed, as it can impact the transfer of ownership and the buyer's rights. Other options do not accurately describe the legal issue at hand. A deficiency notice typically relates to issues with the property's condition or requirements, while a title discrepancy is a more general term that doesn't specifically point to the root of title concern. An unverified claim could refer to allegations without adequate support, and an incorrect legal description pertains to clerical errors in property documents rather than ownership disputes. A boundary dispute concerns the physical borders of a property, which is a different issue from title validity. Thus, recognizing the specific nature of the objection highlights