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The short answer is, yes. Here\u2019s all you need to know about house deeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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House deeds are an integral part of any home sale transaction in Ontario<\/a>. Keep reading to learn more about the types of house deeds in Ontario, how to transfer the title of a property, and the importance of property deeds in home sales.<\/p>\n

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What Is a House Deed?<\/h2>\n

A house deed is a physical document that outlines and proves one\u2019s ownership rights to a property. Meanwhile, a title (a term often used interchangeably with deed) is a general concept that refers to the legal ownership of a property. While related, they are not one and the same. Instead, they go hand in hand. To become a title owner, you must have a valid deed, and in Ontario, a house deed is required to sell a home. At the closing of the transaction, a title transfer is completed to legally transfer ownership from the seller to the buyer. This process is completed by a real estate attorney. Although selling a home is the most common situation in which title to a property is transferred, there are a few other scenarios in which it may also be transferred, such as if the homeowner wants to refinance their property, if the homeowner wants to add another person (for example, a spouse or other family member) to the title or remove their name from it, or if there has been a separation between the two parties who own the property (for example, in the event of a divorce). In any case, being a title owner to the property and having the corresponding house deed comes with many rights and legal privileges. These rights are not the same for every homeowner, as some real estate contracts contain restrictions, but generally speaking, the rights of a titleholder are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The right of possession: You are the legal owner of the property.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The right of control: You can lawfully use the property as you choose.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The right of exclusion: You can prohibit others from using or entering the property.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The right of enjoyment: You have the right to enjoy the property in any way, within reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The right of disposition: You have the right to sell the property at will, but also to rent, lease, or permanently or temporarily transfer ownership of the property if there are no loans, liens, or other encumbrances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    The Importance of a Property Deed in the Sale of a House<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Property deeds are crucial to selling a home in Ontario. Selling a home in any province is a complex process, especially when you consider everything from hiring a REALTOR\u00ae, listing and marketing phases, the negotiation phase, closing costs, and more. On top of all that is the legal transfer of ownership, which is where the home deed comes in. Hiring a real estate attorney is important to ensure your home sale is legal. A lawyer can help you navigate the selling process carefully to make sure nothing goes unnoticed. Plus, in Ontario, only a lawyer can transfer the title to a property. <\/span><\/p>\n

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