by Cameron Shaw | Nov 25, 2020
NO An agent does not have a duty to disclose the existence of an AVO between a tenant and a neighbour. However, if asked about the AVO the agent cannot make misleading representations about relations between yourself and the neighbour. Pursuant to section 52 of the...
by Cameron Shaw | Nov 25, 2020
Generally, an employer is NOT allowed to deduct from an employee’s wages unless they are authorised by the employee, the modern award or by a Commonwealth law. The deductions that are allowed are specified under section 324 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘the Act’)....
by Cameron Shaw | Oct 26, 2020
NOT FOR A RETAIL LEASE! For a retail lease to be registered the consent of the mortgagee is required. In providing consent, the mortgagee will charge a consent fee. The lessor is solely responsible for paying the full costs of this mortgagee consent fee. Hence, a...
by Cameron Shaw | May 11, 2018
Given the scope of company law and breadth of varying divergence between majority and minority shareholders, let us consider the most common disputes whereby the company’s affairs are contrary to the interests of its members or are oppressive, unfairly prejudicial or...
by Cameron Shaw | May 4, 2018
If a by-law needs to be AMENDED it is necessary to look at s 141 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015(the Act) as it provides the procedure for changing by-laws. Simply, the owners corporation, through a special resolution, can alter by-laws as they wish. This...