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Caveats Misused to Block Property Sales in Jamaica: When a Legal Tool Becomes a Weapon

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A caveat is a legal notice that can be registered against a Jamaican land title to protect a genuine property interest — such as that of a purchaser who has paid a deposit, a mortgagee, or a beneficiary under a trust. When caveats are lodged without a genuine basis, or are maintained beyond their legitimate purpose, they can prevent an owner from selling or mortgaging their property, and the person who lodged the caveat can be liable for resulting losses.