by aslaumbe | Nov 4, 2024 | Leases News, News
According to a NSW Government Media Release dated 25 October 2024 there are more than 2.2 million renters across the State who will benefit from legislation passed which will: Ban no grounds evictions; Limit rent increases to one a year; Make it easier to have pets;...
by aslaumbe | May 24, 2024 | Commercial Agreement & Disputes News, Ligitations News, News
I regularly receive phone calls from people asking me to witness their signature. When I enquire further about what they are signing, usually they clarify it is just some loan documentation from a lender and it’s only about 100 to 150 pages! They then admit that...
by aslaumbe | Feb 12, 2024 | News, Strata Matters & Dispute News
Numerous changes to strata title legislation came into effect on 11 December 2023. A recent report found that more than 25% of people may now reside in strata-titled properties such as units and townhouses. So, changes to strata law will affect more and more people...
by aslaumbe | Dec 1, 2023 | Commercial Agreement & Disputes News, Ligitations News, News
As you may be aware, many large businesses employ a standard form contract when engaging with their customers so that the same terms and conditions apply to every transaction involving the supply of goods or services. The purpose of such a contract is to prevent any...
by aslaumbe | Jun 16, 2023 | Business Sale & Purchase News, Conveyancing News, News
On 1 July 2023 a new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets will come into effect. Its purpose is to record foreign interests in a broad range of Australian assets, to support compliance with Australian foreign investment laws and to increase visibility of...
by aslaumbe | May 12, 2023 | Building Disputes News, Ligitations News, News
Following some well publicised cases of major defects in fairly new high-rise residential apartment buildings in Sydney, the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) came into effect. It provided that any person who carries out “construction work”...
