Articles
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...
Things to Look Out for When Getting a Strata Report
These days, if you are considering buying a strata property, the owner is likely to have already purchased a strata report and for a small fee you can obtain a copy online through the agent. A strata report is a review of the records of the Owners Corporation which...