Ensuring the details on your Certificate of Title are correct and up-to-date can avoid issues with future transactions. Property Lawyer Ben Drinkwater explains common errors resolved by our Property Law team.
Case Note: Are fixtures installed by a Tenant on leased premises the personal property of the Tenant? Property Lawyer Sabina Mehra reviews a recent case with relevance to AWF Prop Co 2 Pty Ltd v Ararat Wind Farm Pty Ltd [2020] VSC 853.
A carefully drafted lease is the key to mitigating risks and give clarity on what steps should be followed, especially if goods are abandoned or uncollected. Property Lawyer Sabina Mehra explains.
As announced by the Victorian Government, the Commercial Tenancy Rent Relief Scheme has been re-introduced (subject to variations) with legislation being passed with effect from 28 July 2021. The intent, as in the previous scheme, is to facilitate Landlords and Tenants to negotiate mutually acceptable arrangements that work through their particular circumstances.
Buying a house is often the most significant investment an individual will make. The decision to invest or buy into a Retirement Village should be taken with equal care and consideration as such a step can impact future lifestyle options and financial security.
Buying and selling a property can be both an exciting and stressful time. We have prepared a checklist for both buying and selling a property to assist you with understanding the processes involved to ensure that your sale or purchase is as smooth as possible.
The new rental laws aim to set minimum standards for rental properties in Victoria and clarify the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. The new residential tenancy laws will encapsulate all stages of the end to end rental process, from before the rental agreement is signed, right until the agreement comes to an end. This includes repairs and modification to rooming houses, long term leases, notices to vacate and pet ownership.
On 22 September 2020, the Retail Leases Amendment Act 2020 (Vic) came into force. The Amendment Act created new rights and obligations to important retail leasing processes governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (“the Act”). It is imperative that both landlords and tenants are aware of these key changes to avoid any consequences and loss of entitlements regarding their existing leases and new leases. This article summarises these changes and will focus on the new process for further lease terms.
It is quite common for both the Landlord and the Tenant to enter into a Lease with the best of intentions, where both parties mutually can benefit. The Landlord can obtain a steady stream of income from the rent and the Tenant can utilise the premises, in accordance with the agreed permitted use under the Lease. However, what can a Landlord do if the Tenant simply stops paying rent, stops paying the outgoings, or breaches other fundamental terms of the Lease (such as an unauthorised assignment or subletting)?
