When your clients want to take advantage of a Protocol closing, consider inserting the following sentence in the Offer to Purchase:
Notwithstanding the closing provisions in this contract, the parties authorize their lawyers, if appropriate, to follow the Law Society of Manitoba Conveyancing Protocol in the closing of this transaction.
This module deals with the practice of Real Estate law in Manitoba. Each chapter is written by lawyers in Manitoba for lawyers in Manitoba who plan to or are already practicing in the area of conveyancing. Each chapter contains explanations, links to case law and legislation, precedents and samples and other online resources that are relevant to the topic addressed in the chapter.
The Western Law Societies’ Conveyancing Protocol is a protocol jointly developed by the law societies of Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to set out enhanced standards of conveyancing practice across the Western provinces. The goal is to provide excellent service to clients in residential sale, purchase and mortgage transactions. It was created in 2001, updated in 2009 and is tailored for use here in Manitoba.
Click here to visit the Western Law Societies’ Conveyancing Protocol page.
