by precedence | Feb 22, 2017 | Knowledge
This recent case is another costly lesson on the importance of formalising leasing and other legal arrangements even if they are between family or friends. The case particularly considers the principles of estoppel by encouragement. Estoppel by encouragement Where a...
by precedence | Feb 20, 2017 | General News
The Queensland Government is considering law reform to the Body Corporate Community Management Act (“the Act”) that could force unit owners to sell their homes against their will if 75% of the owners in the scheme agree. Under the current laws, termination of a...
by precedence | Feb 15, 2017 | Knowledge
In the Matter of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2017] NSWSC 21 The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd illustrates (once again) the importance of strictly complying with the technical rules...
by precedence | Feb 1, 2017 | General News
In the recent decision of the High Court in Ainsworth v Albrecht [2016] HCA 40 the court considered a body corporate’s decision to refuse a lot owner permission to expand the balcony of his town house. The facts Mr Albrecht, a lot owner within a Community Titles...
by precedence | Jan 30, 2017 | General News
Choosing a Conveyancing Lawyer: Cairns If you are looking at buying or selling property, you have probably heard the term ‘conveyancing’ quite a bit. But what exactly is conveyancing? In essence, conveyancing is the process that transfers the ownership of a property...
