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Are You Notifying Your Retail Tenants of Your Intention to End a Lease?
Pursuant to Section 44 of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)(‘the Act’), a landlord must notify a tenant, not less than six (6) months prior to the expiry of a Lease, if the…
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NSW Supreme Court determines how Celeste Barber’s fundraiser donations are to be spent
Over the spring and summer of 2019/2020, Australia suffered a series of catastrophic bushfires. Tragically 33 people were killed. Millions of hectares of bushland and agricultural land were burnt out.…
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It’s super, if you can claim it!
It is now much more likely that when someone dies they will still be a member of a superannuation fund. Family members often find struggling with their loss and making…
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Bankrupt Beneficiary - Who gets the money?
When an individual becomes bankrupt, subject to any contrary provision of the Bankruptcy Act, 1966, the assets of the bankrupt vest in the trustee in bankruptcy. Those assets are then used…
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That’s Not What I Ordered
When purchasing a property ‘off the plan’, there is the risk that the completed product may not meet a buyer’s expectations. Although there has been recent legislative changes to give…
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Covid-19: Land Tax Relief for Landlords
The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide relief to both commercial and residential landlords, who provide a reduction in rent to a tenant who is experiencing financial distress as…
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To cancel or postpone, that is the question.
COVID -19 has resulted in many scheduled events such as tours, theatre or concert events failing to take place. The Australian Consumer Law provides that a supplier of services guarantees…
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When Confidentiality is Worth More than Indemnity Costs
In the recent decision of Bailey v BMW Sydney Pty Ltd & Anor (No. 2) [2020] NSW DC139 the District Court refused to make an order that the plaintiff pay indemnity costs…
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Bankruptcy and its Impact on your Family Law Property Settlement
Unfortunately for some people following the breakdown of their relationship, their financial circumstances become so difficult that they are either forced into bankruptcy by their debtors, or elect to become…
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Executor - Does an Executor get paid? Part 2
An Executor is entitled to claim executor’s commission by way of compensation for the time and effort of performing the role. The amount of the commission is determined by the…
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Traps with Using Unqualified Interpreters
In 2018, the Supreme Court considered a claim by a surviving (ex) husband on the estate of a deceased former wife. The husband claimed that when he and his wife…
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Media Release: Parenting Orders and COVID 19
The Chief Justice of the Family Court has issued a Media Release confirming that the family courts remain open to assist parties and provided parents with some general guidance to…
