Hostile Caveats – Commercial Disputes & Family Law

Establishing a ‘caveatable interest’ or removing a caveat involves principles that can be complicated and risky, particularly when you are not well-versed in dealing with them. This is a common challenge, especially when these principles interact with other areas of law such as commercial disputes and Family Law. 

Issues dealing with caveats and their removal under the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic) can land on any practitioner’s desk, regardless of their practice area. You should be prepared to understand the risks involved in dealing with the deceptively simple matter of lodging or removing a caveat. 

This seminar will discuss key issues, including:  

• Dealing with caveats within the context of commercial disputes and Family Law proceedings.   
• What interests can maintain a caveat and what options are available to a client in dealing with a hostile caveat? 
• Applying to remove a caveat and identifying three ways to remove a hostile caveat. 
• Circumstances where an application to remove a caveat may be considered vexatious and factors weighed by the court when exercising its discretion.  

Don't miss out on this essential seminar.