A caveat is a notice that someone (“caveator”) has claimed an interest in your land.
Filing a caveat doesn’t guarantee that the interest is valid, and the caveator isn’t automatically entitled to it. Instead, it requires other parties to recognize the claim and secures the priority of the interest, assuming it’s valid.
If a caveat has been registered against your land, we encourage you to order a copy and review it with a trusted legal advisor to discuss your options.
Options you may consider:
1. Remove the caveat if it has expired: If the caveat has expired, we’ll remove it upon your submission of a written request.
2. Ask for a discharge: If the caveat has been registered in error, you can ask the caveator to discharge it. To remove the caveat, a Discharge form must be registered by the caveator. If the caveator won’t do so, you may be able to remove it with a 30-Day Notice.
3. Apply for a 30-Day Notice: You can apply for a 30-Day Notice at Land Titles, which notifies the caveator that you’re challenging its validity. Once notified, the caveator has 30 days to start a legal proceeding against you. If a Pending Litigation Order isn’t filed at Land Titles within 30 days, we’ll remove the caveat upon your submission of a written request. The request must contain a satisfactory explanation as to why you believe the caveat is invalid.
All written requests are subject to a service fee and must be made using the Request/ Transmission form, which is available at https://teranetmanitoba.ca/land-titles/land-titles-forms/
If you have any questions, please contact Teranet Manitoba by email at clientservice@teranet.ca or by phone at 1-844-737-5684 and ask to speak with the District Registrar or Deputy District Registrar.