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Strata Owner Wins Case But Forced To Pay Costs Of Owners’ Corporation
27 JULY 2020 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCING , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONA man purchased one (1) car parking spot in a strata plan in Potts Point as an investment. Being close to the city, the car spot was highly valued, however getting a car into it required that the man drive over part of the common property, which was a garden. The owners' corporation did not approve of this and sought to prevent his movement over that part of the garden. This was first done by putting a metal chain across the edge of the garden, however the man removed the chain. In response to this, the owners' corporation decided to build a raised concrete garden bed to stop him. Read more
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Termination of Commercial Leases: Is the coronavirus a sufficient cause?
02 APRIL 2020 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWith all of the lockdowns and restrictions caused by the coronavirus crisis, many businesses are struggling and monthly rent in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars is often an expense they can no longer afford. The question then, is whether the coronavirus which has interrupted business revenue is also a sufficient reason for terminating a commercial lease or for the abatement or reduction of rent which would otherwise be payable. Read more
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Occupation of land may result in ownership of it!
02 JULY 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf someone occupies your land without your permission, and you do nothing about it, you may lose your land. Read more
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Ten Things That Can Go Wrong After Purchasing Property
25 MARCH 2019 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhen purchasing a property small oversights can lead to big problems in the long run. Here are some of the nasty things that can happen.. Read more
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Thinking of buying a Property? It May have Hidden Defects or Non-Compliances!
23 APRIL 2018 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhy purchaser’s must get an independent, comprehensive building inspection report before exchanging contracts or bidding at an auction for a property! Read more
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Is Your Principal Place of Residence Really Exempt from Land Tax?
03 NOVEMBER 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf you are using your land in any unusual way as your principal place of residence then a chat with your solicitor might be in order to ensure that you do not fall foul of the Commissioner’s view of the land use and receive a land tax bill. Read more
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Update on rescission rights in off the plan contracts!
06 SEPTEMBER 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGConveyancing Act 1919 amendment applies to all rescissions of off the plan contracts after 2 November 2015, irrespective of when the off the plan contract was entered into! Read more
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Experiencing a Delay with a Retirement Village Accommodation Bond?
25 AUGUST 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCING , PROBATE & DECEASED ESTATESIt is recommended you seek legal advice when dealing with retirement village contracts as the contract can be large with many conditions. Retirement Villages are subject to the Retirement Villages Act, but as long as a village complies with the Act it can decide on the details of its arrangements with its residents! Read more
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Strata Law Reform The 3 P's: Pets, Parking and Passive smoking
21 MARCH 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGStrata Law in NSW is being reformed with some key amendments to the Strata Titles Act set to take affect late this year. There will be more than 90 proposed changes to improve strata living; including parking, pets and passive smoking! Read more
