(1) Where the land sought to be partitioned is capable of partition generally, but the resultant share of any particular proprietor in common would be so small that it would adversely affect the proper use of land, the Registrar shall add such share to the share of any other proprietor or distribute such share between 2 or more other proprietors in such manner and in such proportion as, in default of agreement, he or she thinks fit.
(2) Where the Registrar proceeds in accordance with subsection (1) he or she shall assess the value of the share added or distributed and shall order that there be paid to the proprietor of the share by each proprietor who has received an addition to his or her share the value of such addition.
(3) Where any sum is payable under subsection (2) by any proprietor in common to any other proprietor in common, the Registrar may order that such sum be secured by way of hypothec on the share of the person liable to pay it.