What legislation governs the two systems of land registration in Manitoba?

What legislation governs the two systems of land registration in Manitoba?

• A. The Registry Act (Registry System)
• B. The Real Property Act (Torrens System)
• C. Both The Registry Act and The Real Property Act
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Manitoba operates two parallel land registration systems, each with its own governing statute. The Registry System is governed by The Registry Act, which sets out how properties are recorded and how titles are maintained within that system. The Torrens System, also known as the land title system, is governed by The Real Property Act, which provides the framework for title transfer and the principle of indefeasibility of title. Because both systems exist and each is regulated by its respective law, both The Registry Act and The Real Property Act govern the two systems in Manitoba.

Manitoba operates two parallel land registration systems, each with its own governing statute. The Registry System is governed by The Registry Act, which sets out how properties are recorded and how titles are maintained within that system. The Torrens System, also known as the land title system, is governed by The Real Property Act, which provides the framework for title transfer and the principle of indefeasibility of title. Because both systems exist and each is regulated by its respective law, both The Registry Act and The Real Property Act govern the two systems in Manitoba.