Cottage on public land: acquire and transfer an existing recreational lease
Verify the lease and buildings, make the transaction conditional, request transfer and assume rent and public-land duties.
Buying the building does not automatically transfer the right to occupy Crown land. Make the transaction conditional on approval of the lease transfer.
Confirm the scope
Obtain the lease number, holder, use, area, term, rent, arrears, authorized buildings, access, compliance and restrictions.
Prepare the information
Verify seller identity, ownership of improvements, taxes, easements, sanitation, zoning and physical condition before offering.
Complete the process
Sign a conditional agreement and file the transfer request with documents, fees and consents to the responsible land manager.
Keep follow-up records
Wait for approval, then update contact, insurance, taxes and payments and follow use, maintenance and renewal conditions.
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