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Yes, messy indeed, but not uncommon. Prior to reading our response, please be aware that we are surveyors not lawyers and, as such, our comments should not be taken as legal advice, but rather information to be discussed with your lawyer who will ultimately guide you to the best resolution.

Yes it is. However just because you share a driveway doesn't mean that there's an official easement. Check your survey plan and title documentation. Hint: look at the legal description of your property. If you see the "S/T and T/W in it, it means that your property is subject to the rights and obligations of easements.

If the survey bar is lying on the ground then it is no longer a valid monument. You can keep the bar, throw it away or return it to the surveyor who placed it (their ID is on the bar and you can trace them through www.aols.org).

The best surveyor in Toronto. Good question, however the answer is highly subjective. It depends on the nature of your project and what your needs and sensibilities are. What's most important to you will determine which surveyor is best for the job.

Here are six key factors that differentiate one surveyor from the next. Hopefully these will give you a sense of the types of questions to ask when you do your research.

There are six main factors that differentiate one surveyor firm from another.

Yes, in such a case we can certainly help.

If you email us (info@protectyourboundaries.ca) the address for which you are doing the search and the reason you need the plan, we'll be able to offer you some guidance as to which plan(s) are most suitable.

Great question with an answer that is quite involved. 

First of all, this is a serious title and land issue and we strongly advise you to speak your lawyer before you make any arrangements with your future neighbour.

Your neighbour cannot unilaterally change the boundary of their property, particularly as it has an effect on the neighbouring property. Assuming you purchase the property here are several options available to you both to deal with this legally.

Hello Najia;

Thanks for your question. If you find a plan on our website and purchase it, you will have instant download access to it as a high resolution PDF file. Additionally, we have a Seller's Report.

Providing that both you and your neighbour want the easement removed then the process is pretty simple. You each have to have a lawyer complete a Transfer, Release and Abandonment of Easement application and have it submitted to your local land registry office.

The reason for this is that each of you has rights over a portion of the other's land. Each of you therefore must formally release the other of that burden.