It is important to conduct a title search at the land registry to determine the owner of the land on which the building will be erected. This information is essential if a subcontractor wants to denounce a construction contract to the owner, in accordance with the Civil Code of Quebec, or to notify them of a legal mortgage.
It would be risky to assume that the person who signs a construction contract for a building or who is registered in the municipality's assessment roll is actually the owner of the land.
A title search will determine if the work has been requested by:
Since denunciation is the basis of a legal mortgage, it is important to consult a specialized notary because: