Carl Millington

Tenant entitled to terminate commercial lease after landlord fails to investigate potential structural defects: Brotherhood of St Laurence v Sarina Investments Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 46

VCAT decision provides clarity for retail landlords and tenants: Beware of mixed rent review clauses

Director Penalty Notices (DPNs): A refresher as the ATO ramps up collections activity

Hands off my deposit… at least for now: creative special condition modifying the operation of statutory deposit release rules deemed void

Retail tenant obtains injunction, preventing landlord from terminating lease and subdividing premises pursuant to demolition clause

Living in a material world: off-the-plan purchasers score convincing win over apartment developer in s 9AC(2) case

An expensive lesson: prospective purchasers lose $168,000 deposit after failing to comply with subject to finance clause

Your builder gives you a quote, but no written building contract, and you agree to proceed. Where do you stand?

Cash buried in the backyard & a treasure map hidden in a safety deposit box: informal wills, a reminder of relevant principles

Heard it through the grapevine: Facebook defamation suit between congregation members leads to >$200,000 judgment