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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...
Final Inspections for Property Purchases
For those buying a new property, a purchaser normally conducts a final inspection of the property either on the morning of the settlement or the afternoon before. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the property is in the same condition as when the Contract was...
Can You Reject a New Car for Late Delivery?
Since the outbreak of COVID and the resultant supply chain issues, there have been huge delays in the delivery dates for new motor vehicles. If it seems to be taking too long, what can you do about it? Recently a woman asked my advice about a new car that she ordered...