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tenant failing to pay landlord for lease

07 Jun Leases (when a tenant does not pay rent)

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Leases-when-a-tenant-does-not-pay-rent-200213_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   If a tenant cannot pay rent, a landlord can allow the tenant to remain in possession and sue for the rent, or forfeit the tenancy and evict...

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negotiating terms for retail leases

07 Jun Negotiating Retail Leases

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Negotiating-Retail-Leases-200217_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Commercial leasing of shops which conduct businesses in New South Wales, are governed by the Retail Leases Act 1994. This article addresses the practical implications of the...

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going to court for civil litigation

07 Jun Civil Litigation: A Brief Guide

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Civil-Litigation-211021_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article discusses the process of civil litigation and the different types of courts. Litigation is generally the last measure taken as it can be costly and...

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Australian taxation law for residents

07 Jun Australian Taxation (Residence Rules)

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Australian-Taxation-residence-rules-revised-230708.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article discusses Australia's taxation laws in regards to residency and outlines the recent tax rates for both resident and non-resident taxpayers. These principles are utilised in...

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power of attorney and guardianship

07 Jun Power of Attorney & Guardianship

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Power_of_Attorney_and_Guardianship-200214_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   A power of attorney is a legal document made by a 'principal', who authorises another person (the 'attorney') to act on the principal's behalf in certain areas....

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legal research using AustLII

07 Jun Legal Research on the Internet using AustLII

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Legal-Research-Austlii-200214_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   The Australian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) was established by the law faculties of the University of Technology Sydney and the University of New South Wales to provide...

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legal professional privilege between lawyer and client

07 Jun Legal Professional Privilege

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Legal-Professional-Privilege-200214_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Legal Professional Privilege is an important principle in law which ensures that clients can place their trust in their lawyer. This article looks at the nature of...

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disputes regarding building contracts

07 Jun Building Contracts: Part 2 Disputes

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Building-Contracts-Part-2-200214_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Building contract disputes frequently arise in the context of the contractor suing for the price. The suits, in turn, are usually met by claims by the proprietor...

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Entering into a building contract

06 Jun Building Contracts: Part 1 General

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Building-Contracts-Part-1-200214_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   A building contract is where one person, the contractor, agrees to supply labour and materials for the construction of a building (or other works) for the benefit...

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Employment law: termination of employment

06 Jun Employment Law: Termination of Employment

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Employment-Termation-08.11.21_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   The changes to the Industrial Relations Act 1988 (which now potentially applies to all employees)  has major ramifications for employers in regards to dismissing an employee. Employers...

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