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Rondeau Cottage Lot Transfer Fact Sheet

1.1 When is Consent to Transfer Required?

  • When cottagers want to transfer their interest entirely from one holder, or a group of holders, to an entirely new holder, or group of holders (i.e., sell the cottage structures and transfer their lease).
  • When the existing holders want to remain, and want one or more new holders to be added.
  • When some of the holders want to remain, but one or more holders want to have their names removed.
  • When a holder has passed away and their name needs to be removed.
  • When a holder has passed away and their share needs to be transferred to a new holder as identified in their will.

MNRF must issue consent prior to any of the above transfers/assignments taking place.

1.2 If I Sell My Cottage Do I Have to Complete the Sewage Inspection and Remediation Requirements?

If you were to sell your cottage immediately OR early in the 2018-2019 period, then you may be able to defer the sewage inspection and remediation requirement to the buyer so long as the buyer is fully aware of their responsibility, and if in MNRFs opinion, the new owner(s) would have sufficient time to complete the inspection and remediation.

2.0 What is the Process?

  1. Cottager contacts the MNRF Cottage Lot Program Team at rondeau.cottages@ontario.ca or by calling (705) 645-7436, to advise of intent to transfer. Clearly indicate the lease number (RPL#) in the subject heading, whether you are adding or removing names from your current occupational authority OR if you are selling and wishing to transfer to an entirely new person or persons.
  2. Cottage Lot Program Team sends instructions via email or post to the cottage contact person, or the lawyer who initiated the transfer inquiry, outlining the process and submission requirements, and identifying any arrears owing for the site. Note: all arrears must be paid before consent to transfer can be given.
  3. Lawyer, Purchaser or Cottager submits required documents:
    • a. Draft transfer document “in preparation” from your solicitor;
    • b. A current copy of the parcel register, also referred to as PIN abstract or PIN printout.
    • c. Names, email and mailing addresses, telephone numbers and dates of birth for all who will be named on the transferred lease.
    • f. If applicable, documentation confirming that mortgages or charges have been discharged in full.
    • g. Payment of administrative fee in the mount of $200.00 + $26.00 HST, in the form of a cheque or money order, in Canadian funds, made payable to the Minister of Finance.
    • h. If the transfer is the result of the death of a lease holder the following is required:
      • i. For Joint tenants: consent is not mandatory but MNRF requires a copy of the registered survivorship application and a copy of the amended parcel register.
      • ii. For Sole leasees or tenants in common: a copy of the death certificate, notarial copy of letters probate or letters of administration, and if applicable Dominion Succession Duty/Estate Tax Release and an assignment from the executor or administrator of the residue of the term of the lease or the part interest in such lease as the case may be.
    • Note: In the case of estate transfers for tenants in common or sole leasees there is an extra MNRF internal review prior to the consent agreement being prepared.
  4. Program Team prepares the Consent Agreement, which all current and proposed lease holders will be required to sign. Note that lease holders who are not transferring their interest (if applicable) will also be required to sign the Consent Agreement to indicate their consent.
  5. Once fully executed by all current and proposed lease holders, the Consent Agreement must be returned by post or email to the Cottage Lot Team.
  6. The MNRF reviews the Consent Agreement and, if consent is approved, forwards the fully executed consent document to your solicitor with instructions to register the transfer on title.
  7. Once executed, the MNRF consent is valid for sixty (60) days. A copy of the registered assignment must be provided to the MNRF within 5 days of registration.

If the transfer does not occur within sixty (60) days and a copy of the registered transfer is not provided to the MNRF within the same sixty (60) days, the consent will be null and void and a new application for consent will be required, including payment of the consent fee.

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