Flawed floors: Analysing the cracks in industrial leases
A recent decision raised issues relevant to the construction and drafting of key clauses in industrial leases.
By Diane Skapinker - 1 min read
The curious case of the budgie war
Residents in retirement villages may challenge a village rule on the basis that the rule is unjust, unconscionable, harsh or oppressive.
By Anthony Laumberg - 1 min read
The sword and the shield: Dealing with harsh, unconscionable and oppressive by-laws
When dealing with by-laws, there is a distinction between a by-law that is a reasonable restriction and one that is harsh, unconscionable and oppressive.
By Allison Benson - 1 min read
‘Best practice’ when acting for spouses in property transactions
When acting for married couples in a property transaction, it’s best to obtain instructions from both clients even if one spouse is more proactive.
By Rebecca Mostyn - 1 min read
2022 edition: Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
The new edition is now in effect. Revised statutory notices are mandatory from 1 March 2023 and practitioners should move to the new edition now.
By Gabrielle Lea, Tony Cahill and Richard Harvey - 1 min read
Awakening the sleeping giant: FIRB obligations and testamentary gifts to foreign beneficiaries
Changes to the Foreign Investment Review regime have important implications for testamentary gifts to foreign persons and the administration of deceased estates.
By Jennifer Vuu - 1 min read
Beware of unfair general security terms when dealing with SMEs
Small businesses should review general security clauses in their standard contracts to avoid findings of unfair, void or unenforceable contracts.
By Richard Winter - 1 min read
Reforms to the NSW community title law
Major changes to the development and management of community title schemes commenced 1 December 2021
By Allison Benson and Tom Waugh - 1 min read
Mental illness as a basis to rescind a contract for the sale of land
Taking a closer look at mental illness as a basis to rescind a contract for the sale of land.
By Anneka Frayne and Talitha Fishburn - 1 min read
Collaborative housing: the new kid on the block
Collaborative housing models and why they’re on the radar for property lawyers
By Ann Apps, Caitlin McGee and Allison Benson - 1 min read
Compensation for land acquisition on a ‘reinstatement’ basis
Some dispossessed owners of land in NSW can now seek compensation for land acquisition on the basis of ‘reinstatement’.
By Timothy Allen - 1 min read