Q. I have engaged a builder to construct a residential investment property. It is nearing completion and disputes are starting to arise over extras. The builder says if I don't pay his claims he will caveat my land title. Can he do this?
Monday, November 17th 2003, 6:42AM
by The Landlord
A. Obviously you appreciate what a caveat is, namely a notice lodged against your land title. It will prevent any documents being registered after the caveat (such as a mortgage or transfer of title). A caveat can be registered only by someone with a registerable interest in the land.
