Section 1 definition of "homestead" BEFORE amended by 2011-25-388, effective November 24, 2011 (Royal Assent).
"homestead" means land or any interest in it entitling the owner to possession of it that is registered in the records of the land title office in the name of the husband or wife and on which there is a dwelling occupied by the husband and wife as their residence, or that has been so occupied within the period of one year immediately preceding the date of the making of the application under section 2.
Section 1 definition of "spouse" was added by 2011-25-389, effective March 18, 2013 (BC Reg 131/2012).
Section 3 (1) BEFORE amended by 2011-25-390, effective November 24, 2011 (Royal Assent).
When disposition without consent of spouse is void
3 (1) If an entry has been made on the register under section 2, a disposition of the homestead by a spouse during the life of that spouse if the interest of that spouse must or may vest in any other person at any time during the life of that spouse, or during the life of the husband or wife of that spouse living at the date of the disposition, is void for all purposes unless made with the written consent of the spouse on whose behalf the entry is made.
Section 4 (1) BEFORE amended by 2009-13-226, effective March 31, 2014 (BC Reg 148/2013).
(1) If an entry has been made on the title under section 2, section 77 (1) of the Estate Administration Act applies to the devolution of the homestead.