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Brief overview of the responsibility of a property manager Most landlords in Victoria, and throughout Australia more broadly, use a managing agent to manage the day-to-day tasks associated with leasing their property. This includes the initial stages, from arranging and taking professional photographs, advertising the property for lease, and then finding and vetting appropriate tenants. […]
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A root cause of many legal issues, is to do with money. In the case of dividing fences between adjoining land owners, the cost of erecting a dividing fence, or constructing a new dividing fence, is a frequent issue which arises. One adjoining owner may wish to erect a new fence, so as to increase […]
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Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under Section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law Introduction In the world of commerce, trust is the glue that holds transactions together. Consumers must be able to rely on the truthfulness of claims made about goods and services that they are considering purchasing. Likewise, businesses must be confident that their competitors […]
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A Guide to Statutory Demands for both Creditors & Debtors in Australia A statutory demand is a formal, written notice issued by a creditor to a debtor (which must be a corporation), requiring immediate payment of an outstanding debt. Failure to comply within 21 days may result in the company being presumed insolvent open to […]
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Can I refuse to be an executor under a will? Being named as the executor of a loved one’s Will can sometimes come as a surprise. For many people, the news arrives during an already difficult time, following the death of someone close to them. While some view the role of executor as an honour, […]
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General Protections Claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): What You Need to Know The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act) provides employees across Australia with a broad range of workplace protections. Among these, the General Protections provisions are some of the most powerful. They protect employees and prospective employees from adverse […]
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A Guide to Residential Tenancy Law & Disputes in Victoria In Victoria, residential tenancy disputes are common occurrences between landlords and tenants. Whether it involves unpaid rent, property damage, bond disputes or lease termination issues, these conflicts often require resolution through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Understanding the types of disputes that arise, […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to VCAT – Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Introduction The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, more commonly known and referred to as VCAT for short, plays a central role in resolving a wide range of disputes in Victoria. Established to provide a faster, more affordable, and accessible alternative to court proceedings, VCAT […]
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In litigation, time is critical. As is frequently the case, the failure to obtain proper legal advice after receiving a court document can result in judgment being entered against you. This often occurs without any notice. This is why, it is important to: Obtain legal advice as soon as possible after being given court documents; […]
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Statutory Demands in Australia: A Guide for Creditors and Debtors A statutory demand is a formal, written notice issued by a creditor to a debtor (which must be a corporation), requiring immediate payment of an outstanding debt. Failure to comply within 21 days may result in the company being presumed insolvent open to being subject […]
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