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Caveat Articles

Only legal or equitable interests in land are caveatable. Other contractual obligations, such as debts do not sustain a caveat. Even where land is involved, it can be difficult to work out what constitutes a caveatable interest. To learn more about caveatable interests and where they apply, keep reading. And if you have any questions,… Read more »

The fact that a debtor who owes you money owns land is a good thing but beware of lodging a caveat when you’re not entitled to do so.   A simple debt does not constitute a ‘caveatable interest‘ in land. The main situation where a caveat is apt arises when there is a contract to… Read more »