by aslaumbe | Aug 29, 2021 | Commercial Agreement & Disputes News, Leases News, Litigation News, News
As a result of NSW and especially Sydney being placed into lockdown in recent weeks, the State Government has now reintroduced the Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing to provide rent relief for eligible retail and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19...
by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Litigation News, News, Wills & Deceased Estates News
In order for a Will to be valid the maker of the Will (the testator) must have the proper mental (testamentary) capacity i.e. they must, amongst other things, understand the nature and effect of the Will and the extent of their property. It is possible for a relative...
by aslaumbe | Aug 14, 2020 | Building Disputes News, Litigation News, News, Strata Matters & Dispute News
Under the Design and Building Practitioners Act, which commenced in NSW on 11 June 2020, a retrospective 10 year duty is now imposed on certain persons in the building and construction industries to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects in...
by aslaumbe | Apr 14, 2020 | Litigation News, News
On 30 March 2020 the Health Minsister, Brad Hazzard, made an Order under the Public Health Act 2010 directing people in NSW not to leave their place of residence without reasonable excuse. Failing to comply is an offence attracting a fine of up to $11,000.00...
by aslaumbe | Jun 27, 2019 | Litigation News, News
New Drink Driving Laws From 20 May 2019 new laws came into effect so that NSW Police can now immediately suspend the licence of any driver caught low range drink driving for the first time. This includes special and novice range offences, so that a driver’s...
