When leasing commercial property, it is important for tenants and landlords to understand the relationship they are entering and the rights and obligations they have.In New South Wales, retail leases are regulated by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (the ‘Act’). A...
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money outstanding, and giving them a defined time within which to settle the matter by paying...
Whether you are renovating an existing home or building from scratch, most domestic building contracts involve considerable sums of money. In fact, entering a building contract may be one of the most significant financial transactions you undertake.Despite the...
When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. In Australia, there are 4 common business structures – sole trader, partnership, trust and company. Different business structures have...
The recent death (or purported death) of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life.Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30, has not only...
Why do insurance companies use Investigators? If you hadn’t considered this before you can now probably guess this answer.Private investigators are supposed to be unbiased fact gatherers and are not to ignore any evidence discovered. They should only be concerned...
