Articles
Voting Power and Eligibility at Strata Meetings
If you own a strata property like a home unit then you are entitled to vote at strata meetings, such as the annual general meeting, where all the owners make decisions about the strata scheme including setting levies and upcoming repairs and maintenance. However,...
Extending the Cooling Off Period for the Sale of a Property
You may be aware that if you purchase a residential property in NSW there will be a 5 business day cooling off period (10 days for off-the-plan contracts) during which you can make various enquiries and then rescind the Contract if you wish before the cooling...
What Happens When a Tenant Wants to Leave a Lease Early?
Sometimes a situation arises where a tenant of a retail or commercial Lease wants to vacate the premises and terminate the Lease before the end of the Lease term. The simple answer is that it cannot. The tenant is obliged to see out the Lease. However, the tenant...
Can You Challenge Retirement Village Rules?
More and more people are moving into retirement villages which are residential complexes occupied by retired people and maintained by an operator offering safety, security, social activities and desirable facilities. You or a member of your family may well be...
Every Retail Landlord and Tenant Must Know This
Whether you are the landlord or tenant under a retail lease, do you know your rights and obligations when the lease is coming to an end? Unless there is an option to renew for a further period, you should be aware of how the Retail Leases Act 1994 deals with this...