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Latest News
Latest Changes to Strata Law
Numerous changes to strata title legislation came into effect on 11 December 2023. A recent report found that more than 25% of people may now reside in strata-titled properties such as units and townhouses. So, changes to strata law will affect more and more people...
Important Changes to Unfair Contract Terms Regime
As you may be aware, many large businesses employ a standard form contract when engaging with their customers so that the same terms and conditions apply to every transaction involving the supply of goods or services. The purpose of such a contract is to prevent any...
New Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets
On 1 July 2023 a new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets will come into effect. Its purpose is to record foreign interests in a broad range of Australian assets, to support compliance with Australian foreign investment laws and to increase visibility of...
Update on Statutory Duty of Care for Defective Construction Work
Following some well publicised cases of major defects in fairly new high-rise residential apartment buildings in Sydney, the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) came into effect. It provided that any person who carries out "construction work" (including...
A Legal Victory for the Keeping of Pets in Retirement Villages
Last year I was approached by a resident of a local retirement village about the management's refusal of his request to allow him to keep two budgerigars in a cage in his unit for some company. This was on the basis that a Village Rule prohibited the keeping of pets....
Latest Articles
Can You Make an Electronic Will?
The traditional process of making a Will involves a person putting down their testamentary intentions in writing on paper and signing the document before two adult witnesses. However, this process has undergone some considerable transformation by the advent of...
What is Testamentary Capacity When Making a Will?
In order for a will to be valid the person who makes the will (the testator) must have testamentary capacity. If there are doubts about the testamentary capacity, the will can be challenged in a court. For a testator to have testamentary capacity, that person must:...
Buyer Beware When Purchasing a Used Car
These days it is quite common to buy a used car by responding to an online ad. Apart from ensuring that the car is in a mechanically acceptable condition, what legal issues can arise? A major concern is to ensure that there is no money owing on the car to a finance...
Residential Tenancy Disputes – What You Must Know!
According to the last census in 2021, almost 33% of people rent their home in NSW. And, of course, from time to time a dispute may arise with the landlord. But if it is a serious dispute that cannot be resolved, what rules apply if one of the parties to a lease wants...
Complaints Against Banks
In recent times, I have been contacted by a number of people who have unresolved issues with their bank. They enquire about taking legal action but, of course, this is a very expensive and time consuming option. Is there a better alternative? If a bank does not...
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