Grey Divorce
Grey Divorce by Sarah Coombs Grey divorce, which is a relatively new concept, essentially refers to parties over the age of 50 who are separating. It is something that is on the rise at the moment, [...]
Granny Flat Arrangements
Granny Flat Arrangements by Jacqui Brauman Granny flat arrangements can be an interesting estate planning tool. This is relevant when someone on a pension wants to sell their main property to downsize, but they don’t want [...]
Quiet Enjoyment
Quiet Enjoyment by Rochelle Manderson If you sign a lease for commercial or retail premises, one of the things that will most likely be in your lease is the covenant the landlord gives the tenant for [...]
Unpacking the new unfair contract terms reform
Unpacking the new unfair contract terms reform by Mitchell Fuller “Who ever said life is fair? Where is that written? Life isn’t always fair,” - Grandpa, The Princess Bride If you’ve ever been stood up by [...]
The Ways That A Couple Can Own Property
The Ways That A Couple Can Own Property by Jacqui Brauman There are a number of ways that a couple can be registered on a Certificate of Title, as the owners of real estate. A lot of [...]
COVID 19, Rent Relief and Commercial Leasing in Victoria in 2021
COVID 19, Rent Relief and Commercial Leasing in Victoria in 2021 By Rochelle Manderson: Partner, Solicitor and Mediator at TBA Law & TBA ADR Commercial Leasing could be arguably one of the backbone structures of business, [...]
5 Tips for Choosing a Trade Mark
Guest Post: 5 Tips for choosing a Trade Mark By Dr Victoria Longshaw and Dr Carolyn Rolls, Houlihan2 Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Unlike business names, there is no legal requirement for a trader to register [...]
Stamp Duty Concession
Stamp Duty Concessions by Jacqui Brauman Stamp duty is a large amount of money, or potentially a large amount of money to factor in if you're doing certain land transfers, particularly in terms of succession planning. [...]
Special Conditions for Tenants
Special Conditions for Tenants by Rochelle Manderson As a tenant, your tenancy agreement is something you should be paying extra special attention to. If you're under the Residential Tenancies Act and you're leasing a residential house, all [...]
10 Disadvantages of Not Having a Will
10 Disadvantages of Not Having a Will Not having a Will means: - you have no say about who will administer your estate, - it may end up being administered by someone that you would not appoint; [...]