Reading: My father-in-law built a house using his government retirement savings. However, a neighbor is causing trouble, claiming our house blocks his ventilation and the land is unapproved. Even though all the houses in the area are similar, including his own, he filed a case against us. We won the case in lower court, and to be extra careful, filed a caveat. Now, he’s taken the case to a higher court while we’re building the first floor. Is there any chance he can stop our construction despite the caveat? What legal options do we have?

My father-in-law built a house using his government retirement savings. However, a neighbor is causing trouble, claiming our house blocks his ventilation and the land is unapproved. Even though all the houses in the area are similar, including his own, he filed a case against us. We won the case in lower court, and to be extra careful, filed a caveat. Now, he’s taken the case to a higher court while we’re building the first floor. Is there any chance he can stop our construction despite the caveat? What legal options do we have?

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › My father-in-law built a house using his government retirement savings. However, a neighbor is causing trouble, claiming our house blocks his ventilation and the land is unapproved. Even though all the houses in the area are similar, including his own, he filed a case against us. We won the case in lower court, and to be extra careful, filed a caveat. Now, he’s taken the case to a higher court while we’re building the first floor. Is there any chance he can stop our construction despite the caveat? What legal options do we have?

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Apni Law Staff asked 6 months ago

My father-in-law built a house using his government retirement savings. However, a neighbor is causing trouble, claiming our house blocks his ventilation and the land is unapproved. Even though all the houses in the area are similar, including his own, he filed a case against us. We won the case in lower court, and to be extra careful, filed a caveat. Now, he’s taken the case to a higher court while we’re building the first floor. Is there any chance he can stop our construction despite the caveat? What legal options do we have?

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Apni Law Staff answered 6 months ago

The caveat you filed in the lower court should prevent any further action from your neighbor without your knowledge. However, since the case is now in a higher court, you should consult with your lawyer to understand the full implications of the appeal. You may have to provide additional evidence or legal arguments to reinforce your position and ensure the construction can proceed uninterrupted.