Does your retail or commercial lease provide for an increase with reference to a current market rent? We often have clients who approach us before they renew their lease, concerned about the increase … [Read more...] about Leasing and Current Market Rent
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BANK GUARANTEE OR SECURITY BOND
What is the best option when leasing commercial properties? It is now standard practice when acting for landlords in commercial leasing, to request some kind of security from the tenant, typically … [Read more...] about BANK GUARANTEE OR SECURITY BOND
IN-N-OUT BURGER RESTAURANT WINS AGAINST SYDNEY BURGER CHAIN IN FEDERAL COURT
With the emergence of several notable burger restaurants in Sydney and surrounds in the last decade, it has become important for fast food businesses to brand themselves in a way that makes them stand … [Read more...] about IN-N-OUT BURGER RESTAURANT WINS AGAINST SYDNEY BURGER CHAIN IN FEDERAL COURT
WHAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AS AN INFORMAL WILL?
We often hear people say “I’ve been putting off my will for such a long time!” But what happens if you put it off for too long and you don’t have the opportunity to have your will prepared by a … [Read more...] about WHAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AS AN INFORMAL WILL?
CAN YOU PREVENT A CLAIM?
It can be hard when preparing a Will to determine whether or not the testator ought to leave a token legacy for those people whom they believe would otherwise make a claim on their estate. This case … [Read more...] about CAN YOU PREVENT A CLAIM?
WHAT IS REASONABLE OVERTIME?
Do you have employees in your business? Are they expected to work outside of their set hours? Do you know what the law says in relation to this kind of overtime? The Fair Work Commission has … [Read more...] about WHAT IS REASONABLE OVERTIME?
ACCC FINDS TRIVAGO GUILTY OF MISLEADING CONSUMERS
In a judgment handed down by the Federal Court in January 2020, Trivago, popular hotel comparison website, has been found guilty of misleading and deceiving the public as to the operation of its … [Read more...] about ACCC FINDS TRIVAGO GUILTY OF MISLEADING CONSUMERS
AVOIDING ISSUES WITH LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS
Sergio Andres Chocron v Mina Onkoud [2019] NSWSC 1823 A property in North Parramatta was owned by Fabian and his wife, Mina, as tenants-in-common in equal shares. The plaintiff, Fabian’s brother, … [Read more...] about AVOIDING ISSUES WITH LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS – When to get advice and what information will you need to provide?
If you are planning on selling your business, and are being assisted by a solicitor, you will inevitably be asked for business documentation and history. We regularly meet our clients once they … [Read more...] about SELLING YOUR BUSINESS – When to get advice and what information will you need to provide?
DO I HAVE A RETAIL LEASE?
The key criteria to consider if you think you are entering into a Retail Lease Retail Leases are governed by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (‘the Act’) and are subject to different laws and … [Read more...] about DO I HAVE A RETAIL LEASE?