Caveats and Costs Agreements in NSW – Securing Fees or Overstepping?
Caveats and costs agreements in NSW raise important legal and ethical issues for solicitors seeking to secure unpaid fees. Under the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW), a person may only lodge a caveat if they claim a legal or equitable interest in land. A debt alone—such as unpaid legal fees owed to a solicitor—does not …
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