by aslaumbe | May 26, 2021 | News, Strata Matters & Dispute News
In October 2020 the NSW Court of Appeal ruled that a certain by-law in a strata scheme that imposed a blanket ban on the keeping of animals was oppressive and therefore invalid. Now the NSW Parliament has gone a step further and passed a new law, the Strata Schemes...
by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Litigation News, News, Wills & Deceased Estates News
In order for a Will to be valid the maker of the Will (the testator) must have the proper mental (testamentary) capacity i.e. they must, amongst other things, understand the nature and effect of the Will and the extent of their property. It is possible for a relative...
by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Ligitations News, News
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, both employers and employees need to know if employees can be required to be vaccinated. This is because if an employee refuses a direction to have a jab and is then excluded from the workplace or is treated unfavourably,...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Leases News, News
If you are a landlord or tenant of retail or commercial premises during the current COVID-19 pandemic, you should be aware that following on from the introduction of the National Cabinet Commercial Leasing Mandatory Code and its adoption in NSW by the Retail and Other...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Ligitations News, News, Wills & Deceased Estates News
I continue to receive numerous enquiries for me to prepare and witness the signing of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian. Even though during the COVID-19 pandemic it is safer not to conduct face-to-face meetings, as previously...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Business Sale & Purchase News, Ligitations News, News
The Federal Government has announced that it is changing the insolvency laws to allow companies running small businesses to restructure their businesses and trade out of insolvency. The changes have been introduced to help those businesses severely affected during the...
