This article outlines the key principles and practical considerations relevant to relief against forfeiture. Forfeiture is when a tenant breaches a lease, a landlord may be entitled to terminate the lease and recover possession of the property.
At the core of every lease is a simple promise. But when that promise is broken and you have a tenant not paying rent, it
With adoption being an extremely regulated and lengthy process in Australia, some Australians are turning to surrogacy as a way to create a family.
For couples who are committed to a dignified separation, there is a structured, non-confrontational path forward. Collaborative practice is a legal process designed to resolve
Legal protection for shape trade marks has grown more attainable for Australian trade mark owners. Here’s what you need to know.
Since it began operating in June 2020, the duty of care in section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (Act) has become increasingly popular in claims against almost anyone involved in the design and construction of buildings.
In business, and in your personal life, there are times when you need documents to be certified as accurate copies or you need an official
An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) is a lawyer appointed in family law proceeding to represent the best interest of a child. When is an ICL
For some time now there has been speculation as to the ever-looming collapse of the building and construction industry in Australia. At the start of
Broadly, a personal guarantee is an obligation taken up by a person giving the guarantee that they will meet the obligations of another person or
Family violence affects many Australians and is not limited to behaviour that would constitute as criminal. The Law Council of Australia has recently released a
The case of Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 223 highlights that third-party professionals in building disputes can found be liable for
Laws about who needs to isolate, vaccination requirements, working from home etcetera are constantly changing. Here’s a snapshot of what NSW employer’s need to know:
In April of 2020, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued a decision varying 99 modern awards by inserting a new Schedule. The
With the emergence of the COVID-19 booster vaccination over recent months, you may be wondering whether the booster can, or in fact should, be mandated in the workplace.
For parents or family members of individuals affected by disability, the question of who will look after that individual when they are gone is often
Losing someone is hard enough without having to navigate the legal complexities of administering their estate at the same time. Yet that is often exactly
There are many considerations for parents of people with an intellectual disability when making a Will. The most important aim will always be to ensure that
A power of attorney is one of the most important legal documents you can have in place, yet it is one that many people put
Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for yourself and the people who care about you. Appointing an enduring guardian
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