survey
A scale drawing of a property made by a certified surveyor. It shows the dimensions of the property and any improvements (such as the home, a pool, or a vehicle shed). It will also tell you if there is an easement on your property, which gives somebody the right to enter your property for a specific reason. (For example, a Hydro worker.) When you purchase a property, you are obligated to accept all easements. Finally, a survey will show any encroachments, which means anything physically protruding onto your property, such as a neighbor's eaves trough, fence, or garage. Unlike an easement, you can ask for an encroachment to be removed when you are buying a property, or you can seek compensation from the Seller. When a property is sold, a survey should always be requested and reviewed.
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