Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

What must be obtained if a property owner wants to divide their land into smaller sections?

1. Municipal approval for a building permit.

2. Consent for a land division plan.

3. Hydro service confirmation for new sections.

4. Permission from local consent authority for land separation.

The correct answer is: Permission from local consent authority for land separation.

The correct answer focuses on the necessity of obtaining permission from local authorities when a property owner wishes to divide their land into smaller sections. This process typically involves reviewing the proposed division to ensure it aligns with zoning laws, local planning policies, and any other relevant regulations. Local consent authorities or planning departments are the entities responsible for overseeing land divisions, ensuring that the division does not conflict with community planning objectives, infrastructure availability, or environmental concerns. While municipal approval for a building permit may be necessary for construction on newly created lots, it does not directly apply to the act of land division itself. Similarly, obtaining consent for a land division plan can be part of the process but is often encapsulated within the broader requirement of seeking permission from the local consent authority. Hydro service confirmation, while important for ensuring utility access, is not a primary requirement solely for dividing land. Thus, focusing on securing permission from the local consent authority directly addresses the initial step necessary for dividing the property into smaller sections.