In Ontario numerous forms of tenure are in use and the laws of the province govern them all.

Freehold- the simplest and most straightforward tenure, meaning that the purchaser owns his home, as well as the lot on which it sits.  The municipality is responsible for the care and maintenance of the streets, garbage removal, water and sewage, while the homeowner is obligated to maintain the property to municipal standards and is required to use the home only as permitted by municipal zoning.  Property taxes are calculated on the value of the home and the land. 

In the context of a freehold adult lifestyle community, however, there could be restrictive covenants, usually set forth as a condition in the Offer of Purchase and Sale, which are subsequently registered on title.  These could include the number of permanent residents occupying the dwelling and/or compulsory contribution to the care and maintenance of a common area, such as a community centre.  Failure to pay one’s share of scheduled fees is lienable by the residents’ association and has withstood legal challenges.