by aslaumbe | May 4, 2026 | Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
It is not an uncommon event that, due to certain pressing circumstances, a person will be asked to lend money (sometimes a large amount!) to a friend or relative in need. And whilst it is advisable to document the loan in writing for the protection of the lender, due...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
A caveat is a statutory injunction which prevents the registration of certain dealings concerning real property. It acts as a warning to the public that the person who lodged the caveat (the caveator) is claiming an interest in the property for a particular reason. A...
by aslaumbe | May 9, 2019 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Conveyancing Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
Does a Contract Need to be in Writing? A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties which satisfies a number of requirements including that there be an acceptance by one party of an offer made by the other, that the parties intend the agreement to be...
by aslaumbe | Mar 6, 2019 | Articles, Building Dispute Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
How Most Civil Disputes Are Settled Without Court The vast majority of civil disputes settle without a Court or Tribunal having to make a decision. Avoiding the time, expense, and stress of lengthy litigation is obviously preferable. So, how is this best achieved? The...
by aslaumbe | Jan 10, 2019 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Litigation Articles
Many people seek my assistance after lending money to someone they know and then struggling to recover it. Often, the borrower is in urgent need, promises to repay “straight away,” but years pass without a single dollar being returned. To help you avoid this common...
by aslaumbe | Jan 10, 2019 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Conveyancing Articles, Debt Recovery Articles, Lease Articles, Litigation Articles
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...
