A boundary survey is a full retracement of your properties extent. Typically when a boundary survey is completed your lot extents are flagged with ribbon and any corners are defined (documented with a survey marker. A survey marker is the physical corner or line of your property. A property line can also be delineated by blazes(hatchet wounds) on trees on a forested lot.
This type of survey will be stamped by the Professional Land surveyor, which can then be registered into the deeds office making it a published document. It can also be used as evidence in court regarding disputes with adjacent landowners regarding various circumstances
Condominium Survey.
Yes! If you live in a condominium you require a survey of your unit. Varies between provinces, municipalities and buildings, but you could own to the face of the drywall, the back of the dry wall or the middle of the structural wall. What you own to is your responsibility for damages, repairs and renovations. Other areas and features known as common areas which could include windows, roofs, plumbing, recreational facilities, winter maintenance and such are all funded by your condominium fees.