17(1)No encumbrance is enforceable against the common elements after the declaration and description are registered.

17(2)An encumbrance that would be enforceable against the common elements if not for subsection (1), is enforceable against all the units and common interests.

17(3)A unit and common interest may be discharged from an encumbrance under subsection (1) by payment to the claimant of a portion of the sum claimed as determined by the proportions specified in the declaration for sharing the common expenses.

17(4)On the request of an owner who makes a payment under subsection (3), the claimant shall give the owner a discharge of the unit and common interest in accordance with the regulations.