A vendor's statement (section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) (Act) ) is the information that the seller of the property must provide to the buyer advising of restrictions such as covenants and easements, outgoings such as rates and any other notices such as compulsory acquisition. Read More
If you are a first home buyer it’s important to keep up with entitlements for which you may be eligible for. Read More
Whether a person who has received money paid to them by mistake can keep it, is a question that arises from time to time in legal proceedings. The recipient may argue that they have acted to their detriment by changing their position. This can be a defence to an action for restitution. Read More
When a person dies in Victoria, it is necessary to ensure that his or her affairs are wound up as the deceased is unable to continue to hold property such as bank accounts, shares, real estate, cash or furniture. Superannuation must be paid to beneficiaries, employment must be terminated and pension payments ceased. Read More
In August 2011 we considered the implied term of ‘good faith’ in employment contracts. A recent decision in the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker) confirms that special terms are implied into employment contracts. Employment contracts, unless otherwise agreed, contain an implied term that employers owe a duty of mutual trust and confidence to employees. Read More
Are you in your later years, already in, or looking forward to retirement? Have you lived in your family home for several decades, and feel it is now too large to live in and maintain? You may be considering moving into a retirement village. If so, it’s vital that you fully investigate your options and do your research prior to making a final decision. Read More