Basic powers of committees in relation to land
Unless specifically authorized by the court, in dealing with land a committee appointed under section 71(1) may only:
a. Transfer property held in trust by the incapable person, either solely or jointly with another, to the person beneficially entitled to it;
b. Execute any document on behalf of the incapable person that is necessary to comply with The Homesteads Act;
c. Give or receive a notice on behalf of an incapable person that relates to his or her property;
d. Grant or accept a lease of real property for a term not exceeding three years.
See section 80(1), The Mental Health Act
Special powers of committees in relation to land
Certain other powers can also be exercised by a committee, but only with the specific authorization of the Court. The following land related powers require the specific authorization of the Court. The power to:
a. Mortgage or encumber real property;
b. Transfer real property;
c. Grant (or accept) a lease for more than three years;
d. Surrender (or accept a surrender of) a lease.
See section 81(1), The Mental Health Act