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How to Resolve a Civil Dispute Without Going to Court
How to Resolve a Civil Dispute Without Going to Court The vast majority of civil disputes are settled without a Court or Tribunal having to make a decision. It is obviously preferable to avoid the time, expense and stress of protracted litigation so how is this best...
Ever Thought of Starting Your Own Business?
Ever Thought of Starting Your Own Business? Starting your own business is a big step. It is important to spend time understanding what the legal and other requirements are. Here are some of the things to consider: * Choose a business structure - Options include...
Rights Between Neighbours
Rights Between Neighbours Of course, we would all like to have good relations with our neighbours but what happens in certain situations when an issue arises and you just want to know what your rights are. Here are some typical situations: (a) The Dividing Fences Act...
Lending Money To People You Know
Lending Money To People You Know Often people seek my assistance after lending money to someone they know and being unable to recover the money. Typically, the borrower is desperate, needs the money urgently and promises to pay it back "straight away". Needless to...
What Happens If You Break A Lease Early?
What Happens If You Break A Lease Early? People sometimes come to me when they are a tenant under a commercial or retail Lease and have decided to leave early for for whatever reason. Perhaps they cannot afford the rent or some other premises might better suit their...