by aslaumbe | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles, Strata Matters & Dispute Articles
A strata meeting is one where owners of lots in a strata scheme make decisions about that scheme which allows them to have a say on issues that affect how they live and enjoy their own property. There are three different types of meetings: Annual General Meeting The...
by aslaumbe | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
A property with a swimming pool or spa cannot be legally sold in NSW without a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Non-Compliance attached to the Contract. Failure to attach the appropriate Certificate allows the purchaser to rescind the Contract at any time...
by aslaumbe | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Litigation Articles
Many businesses operate through a company structure. The company is a separate legal entity which owns the assets of the business and incurs the debts of the business. A company is ultimately controlled by its shareholders but its directors (sometimes one or more of...
by aslaumbe | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
One of the most common misunderstandings about assets and wills relates to superannuation funds including self-managed ones. Considering that a person’s super balance can often be their most valuable asset, what happens to it upon that person’s death is of...
by aslaumbe | Jun 5, 2026 | Articles, Litigation Articles
Disputes can often arise between neighbours concerning a dividing fence which under the Dividing Fences Act 1991 is defined to include a structure or barrier along a boundary between adjoining properties. Usually, the dispute is over whether or not to erect something...
by aslaumbe | Jun 5, 2026 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
Recently, a pizza shop operator came to see me about a large debt that his former electricity and gas provider was pursuing and the matter had already been in Court! He didn’t understand what it was all about and wanted it explained to him and dealt with. All he...
