Lawcovernotes March 2020

Practice Tips Solicitors and licensed conveyancers can minimise the risk to themselves and their client by taking appropriate steps when certifying a caveat: ^ Take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the caveator ^ Hold a properly completed client authorisation ^ Specify the particulars of the legal or equitable estate or interest, or the right arising out of a restrictive covenant to which the caveator claims to be entitled ^ Retain the evidence supporting the caveat While in this case, the conveyancer escaped further disciplinary action, the message is clear - solicitors and licensed conveyancers are on notice to take appropriate steps to satisfy themselves, through inquiry, that there is a proper basis for lodgement of a caveat. Milica Vukancic Claims Solicitor 11.