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A rural parcel has been registered in the Land Titles system for 40 years. A neighbour began driving across it 25 years ago and now claims a prescriptive right-of-way. Under s. 51 of the Land Titles Act, what is the result?

Correct Answer

B) He has no easement by prescription on Land Titles land

Section 51(1) of the Land Titles Act provides that, despite the Real Property Limitations Act, no right or interest in land registered under the Act that is adverse to the registered owner can be acquired by any length of possession or by prescription. All 25 years of his use occurred after the land entered Land Titles, so no prescriptive easement arose.

Answer Options
A
He has an easement, because he passed the 20-year period
B
He has no easement by prescription on Land Titles land
C
He has an easement once he registers a statutory declaration of his use
D
He has an easement, but only for foot traffic and not for vehicles

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Land Titles Act s. 51prescriptionright-of-wayeasementrural
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