Quality Checklist - FR Plans

FR Plans - SectionData Point CodeData Point NameData Point Description
Links to Manual

Relevance / Consequences
Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC1Subjects

Have the correct subjects been mapped?

Check the address in the application (deeds and forms) against the subjects shown on the cadastral map.

Description of Property Must Be Acceptable


To ensure correct subjects being registered.

ROS - has an inaccurate register of subjects with the possibility of rectification costs and claims over the keepers warranty.
Client - would have title to wrong subjects possible compensation claim.
Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC2ExtentDoes the extent of the subjects on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet agree with the extent of the subjects in the deed(s) and have all references referred to in the deed been shown on cadastral map/ supplementary data? Description of Property Must Be AcceptableSteps 1.5 - 1.20 Identifying Deed for Extent

To ensure legal title has been correctly registered.

ROS has an inaccurate register of the subjects with the possibility of rectification claims and correction costs.
Client has an inaccurate title possible compensation claim.
Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC3Competing title

Is the title free from competing titles?

If your application is a Flat, is its location within the block unique?

For tenement properties, are any verbally described exclusive or shared areas free from competition?

Checking for Competing Titles Within a Tenement SteadingPossible competitions in title affecting any part of the property being registered

To ensure property being registered doesn't already belong to someone, in whole or in part.

ROS has an inaccurate register of subjects with the possibility of rectification claims and rectification costs.

Prior registered title becomes insecure. Client's title is liable to change and possible compensation claim.

Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC4References

Are all rights and burdens references clearly visible and correct on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet?






Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC5Mapping Data Quality

Are all colour references appropriate and visible on the cadastral map extract?
Have the mapped polygons been correctly classified?
Have any labels been correctly applied?
Has any supplementary data been correctly created?
Are there any geometry errors?

Mapping Styles & Plans References on the Cadastral Map/wiki/spaces/2ARM/pages/77070878Seed Points
To ensure all references mapped are visible and appropriate
To ensure no extra polygons or enlargements on the DMS and that all seed points stacked correctly

ROS - has an inaccurate title with potential rectification costs.
Client - receives a hard to read title with possible expense claims.
Cadastral Map/ Supplementary Data CheckTQC7Tenement cadastral unit

If the subjects are a flatted property have the correct tenement steading cadastral unit procedures been followed/ has an appropriate tenement steading cadastral unit been used?

Mapping Tenement PropertiesTenement Scenarios

To ensure requirements are met to be able to establish a tenement steading extent and a unique flat description. 

ROS - has an inaccurate register of subjects with the possibility of rectification costs and claims over the keepers warranty.
Client - receives inaccurate title. Possible compensation claim.
Property Section ChecklistAQC1Real right

Has the Real Right field been completed correctly?

Term entered should be OWNERSHIP when the Deed Inducing Registration (DIR) is a disposition or TENANCY when the DIR is a lease.

Add LRS Information Step 5.2.1 


To narrate if the title is ownership or tenancy.

ROS - holds an inaccurate register of subjects with the possibility of rectification costs and claims over the keepers warranty.
Client - receives an inaccurate title, possible compensation claim.
Property Section ChecklistAQC2Non-Tenement Description

Does the address and description of the subjects quoted in the Property section reflect the description in the application and that shown on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet?

If the size of the subjects is equal to or over 0.5 hectare, has this been reflected in the property description?

Measurement of Area (Hectarage)


To ensure accurate addressing of the registered property.

ROS - holds inaccurate title details with possible rectification costs.

To ensure any subjects/ tenement steading cadastral unit over 0.5 ha has an area measurement narrated in title.
To satisfy regulation 12(1)(f) of the Land Register Rules etc (Scotland) Regulations 2014.
Title does not comply with 2014 Regulations

ROS - Possible rectification cost.
Client - Possible compensation claim
Property Section ChecklistAQC3Tenement description

Does the address and description of the flatted subjects quoted in the Property section reflect the description in the application and that shown on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet?

Does the description of the flat's location within the tenement (e.g. eastmost, first floor flat) reflect the description within the application and meet the essential criteria for descriptions of flats?

If the size of the tenement steading cadastral unit is equal to or over 0.5 hectare, has this been reflected in the property description?

Use the Mapping Tenements properties guidance and flow charts to establish which process should be followed.

Sample Property Section Styles - Tenement PropertiesDescription of Flatted Property Must Be Acceptable

To ensure accurate location or compass description of subjects within tenement is narrated.

ROS - would register a title that is unidentifiable. Possible competing title. Possible inaccurate register with possibility of rectification costs and claims over the keepers warranty.
Client - receives title to unidentifiable subjects. Possible compensation claim.
Property Section ChecklistAQC4Title sheet references

Have all references shown on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet been referred to in the property description/application work desk? Are all references shown on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet referred to in the title sheet? Have all Sharing/Shared plot notes been added to LRS?
Have all plans references in the title sheet been reflected on the cadastral map/supplementary data to the title sheet?

Check that all plans references have been identified in the title sheet.
If supplementary data to the title sheet has been assigned to the Title, is the supplementary data referred to in the title sheet?

Property Section Styles in the Title Sheet


To ensure all rights and burdens have been correctly narrated in the title.
 
ROS - has an inaccurate register of subjects with the possibility of rectification costs and claims over the keepers warranty.
Client - holds inaccurate title with possible compensation claim.


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