Grant
In property law, a grant means a transfer or creation of an interest in property, such as the grant of an easement, a lease or a licence. In BC, the term also refers to a Crown grant, the original transfer of land from the Crown. Grant funding from government is a different and unrelated concept.
How BC law treats it
In BC, freehold land is transferred by a Form A Freehold Transfer registered in the Land Title Office under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c 250. Interests such as easements and covenants are granted by registered instruments. Government funding is addressed under grant agreements.
What it means for your business
A business acquiring land should confirm that the interest being granted is properly documented and registered.
Risks and common mistakes
An interest that is granted but not registered may not be enforceable against a later purchaser of the land.
For the full explanation, see our entry on Transferor (Land Title Act).
General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.
