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A caveat lodged on a WA property title serves what primary purpose?

Correct Answer

D) It stops registration of dealings inconsistent with the interest the caveator claims

A caveat is a statutory injunction that prevents Landgate from registering any dealing that is inconsistent with the interest claimed by the caveator. It does not transfer ownership but protects the caveator's claimed interest until the matter is resolved.

Answer Options
A
It gives the caveator a registered interest that ranks ahead of any later mortgage
B
It discharges existing mortgages so that the caveator's interest ranks first
C
It warns searchers of a claimed interest but does not stop dealings being registered
D
It stops registration of dealings inconsistent with the interest the caveator claims

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the Transfer of Land Act 1893, a caveat stops Landgate registering dealings inconsistent with the caveator's claimed interest until it is withdrawn, lapses or is removed.

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caveatLandgateTransfer of Land Act 1893
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