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 | Aug 14, 2020 | Articles, Building Dispute Articles, Litigation Articles, Litigation Articles
In NSW the Dividing Fences Act regulates what should happen between owners of adjoining land where there is no “sufficient fence” separating the two properties. The two owners are liable to equally contribute towards the cost of a “sufficient...
by aslaumbe | Jul 17, 2020 | Articles, Wills & Deceased Estates Articles
Most people are familiar with a will being a written document that sets out how a person would like the assets of their estate distributed after their death and which must comply with certain formal requirements such as it must be signed by the will-maker in the...
by aslaumbe | Jun 27, 2020 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
A Building Information Certificate (“BIC”) is issued by a local Council to confirm that it will not take any action for a period of 7 years to have a building (or part of one) demolished, altered, added to or rebuilt, especially where...
by aslaumbe | Apr 14, 2020 | Articles, Litigation Articles
Suppose you’ve just made a major purchase such as the latest large screen TV, computer or mobile phone. After a few days or weeks it doesn’t work properly. You immediately return to the retailer and they tell you to take it up with the manufacturer...
by aslaumbe | Dec 1, 2019 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Litigation Articles
Does Your Business Need Terms and Conditions? Having standard terms and conditions to give to your customers or clients helps to avoid uncertainty and misunderstandings which will ultimately help with cash flow. If the rights and obligations of the parties are set out...
