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DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS (BODY CORPORATE LAW) ARTICLES

Strata Levies: Can an owner refuse to pay levies?

Can an owner refuse to pay strata levies because the owner has a dispute with the Body Corporate? Short answer: No! An owner's obligation to pay strata levies is independent of any other matter between the owner and the body corporate.  Therefore, if an owner refuses...

Where do I lodge my Claim and Statement of Claim against a Defendant?

In Queensland, "where" you lodge a Claim and Statement of Claim is dictated by the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2001 (“UCPR”). Queensland has three different categories of Courts, which are essentially organised in terms of the matter types which each decide, as well...

How does “service” of a Statement of Claim work?

After a Claim and Statement of Claim have been lodged with the Court and returned to us, the next step is to "serve" the documents on the Defendant in accordance with the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) (UCPR). Rule 105 of the UCPR states: (1)   A person...

BUSINESS & WEALTH STRUCTURING (COMMERCIAL LAW) ARTICLES

Business Advantages and Disadvantages For Partnerships

Which structure is right for me? Business advantages and disadvantages for partnerships Partnerships are structures that involve the carrying on of a business with two or more people. The Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (‘the Act’) governs the way partnerships are formed,...

Does a Company Structure suit the needs of My Business?

We understand that it is stressful starting and operating your own business. How do you, as a business owner, know which structure will be best for the management and progression of your business? There are a number of different ‘business structures’, including sole...

Unfair Contract Terms

On 30 July 2013, the ACCC issued a media release advising that it has been granted a declaration by the Federal Court that the standard terms and conditions used by Bytecard Pty Limited, an Internet Service Provider, contains terms which fall within the unfair...

Business advantages and disadvantages for sole traders

Which structure is right for me? Business advantages and disadvantages for sole traders. Sole traders opt to operate their businesses as individuals, without any business structuring. Sole traders often trade under their personal name, while others will register a...

ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (SUCCESSION PLANNING) ARTICLES

Launch of the Nautilus Law Group “Estate Planning Myths” Series

When meeting with new clients for Estate Planning matters, we often encounter some interesting myths and misconceptions about the law and processes involved with Estate Planning. Estate Planning and administration in Queensland is governed by the Succession Act 1981. ...

PROPERTY LAW ARTICLES

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