Which statement describes the action the daughter should take regarding her rights in the property on completion?

• A. Sign to resign all rights and vacate on completion
• B. Sign to retain all rights and stay on completion
• C. Sign to grant a lease to the buyer
• D. Do nothing about rights on completion

Answer: (D)

On completion the buyer typically takes vacant possession, subject to any existing rights of occupancy. If the daughter has rights to live in the property under a will or trust (for example a life interest or a right of residence), those rights continue and do not require her to sign away or grant anything at completion. The conveyancing documents would normally address these rights in advance; if there are none to deal with, no action from the daughter is needed. Therefore, doing nothing about rights on completion is correct. Signing to resign rights and vacate would only be needed if she held a tenancy or license that required surrender. Signing to retain rights and stay would imply ongoing occupancy beyond completion, which is not the standard unless the contract permits it. Granting a lease to the buyer is not a meaningful option for the daughter and does not reflect usual completion steps.