Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Leonard is planning a pool and other backyard structures requiring precise placement within municipal setback requirements. What should he do?

1. Prepare a personal diagram showing setback distances

2. Get a reference plan to deposit in the registry office

3. Have a Surveyor's Real Property Report prepared

4. Use stakes with slight setbacks from his assumed property line

5. Consult the property developer’s original plans

6. Manually measure and mark the property lines

The correct answer is: Have a Surveyor's Real Property Report prepared

In this scenario, the best course of action for Leonard, who is planning to install pool and backyard structures within municipal setback requirements, is to have a Surveyor's Real Property Report prepared (Option C). A Surveyor's Real Property Report provides accurate and professional documentation of property boundaries, setbacks, and other important details that are crucial for construction projects. This report will help Leonard ensure that the placement of his structures adheres to the required setback distances, preventing any potential violations or conflicts with municipal regulations. Options A, B, D, E, and F are not the most suitable choices in this situation. - Option A may not provide the precise level of detail required for accurate placement within municipal setback requirements. - Option B, getting a reference plan deposited in the registry office, may not include all the necessary information needed for specific setback requirements. - Option D, using stakes with slight setbacks from an assumed property line, might not be as accurate as a Surveyor's Real Property Report. - Option E of consulting the property developer’s original plans may not reflect any changes or modifications that have occurred since the initial development. - Option F of manually measuring and marking the property lines can lead to inaccuracies and discrepancies, which could result in setbacks or legal