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In South Australia, what is a caveat on a Certificate of Title?

Correct Answer

D) A statutory notice lodged to protect a claimed unregistered interest in the land

A caveat is a statutory warning lodged with Land Services SA to protect a caveator's claimed interest in the land. It prevents registration of dealings that would be inconsistent with the interest claimed.

Answer Options
A
A permanent transfer of an interest in the land to the person who lodges it
B
A certificate from the registry confirming the land is free of encumbrances
C
A notice recorded on the title to show the property has recently been sold
D
A statutory notice lodged to protect a claimed unregistered interest in the land

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the Real Property Act 1886 (SA), a caveat is lodged to protect a claimed unregistered interest. It stops the Registrar-General registering inconsistent dealings until the caveat is withdrawn, lapses or is removed.

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