Can my landlord increase my rent and by how much?
◷ 2 minute read Yes, your landlord can increase the rent, but there are rules and limitations to how much they can increase it by, as set out in the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW). Under the Act, landlords must...
If I trip on the footpath, can I sue the Council?
◷ 2 minute read Yes, you may be able to sue your local council if you trip on a footpath in NSW, under certain circumstances. Section 45 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) provides that a public authority, such...
Can I cut my neighbour’s tree branches overhanging in my property?
◷ 2 minute read Generally, you have the right to prune or time overhanging branches from your neighbour’s tree if they are causing a nuisance or damage to your property. However, there are certain rules and guidelines that you must...
What is Legal Privilege?
◷ 2 minute read Legal privilege in Australia refers to the legal right that protects certain types of communications between lawyers and their clients from being disclosed or used as evidence in court proceedings or other legal contexts. Legal privilege...
Leasing Update – it’s going electronic
◷ 1 minute read In keeping with NSW’s move towards a 100% digital environment for lodgement of land dealings, the Registrar General has recently declared that from 11 October 2021 all remaining dealings must be lodged electronically and can no...
What can you do if someone interferes with your property?
◷ 2 minute read If someone interferes with your personal and/or real property, you may be able to bring an action against them for the tort of trespass. If a person interferes with your personal property, you can bring an...
How do People become Bankrupt?
◷ 4 minute read There are generally two ways in which a person can become bankrupt in Australia. Firstly, the person seeking to become bankrupt (the Debtor) can present a Debtor’s petition to the Official Receiver pursuant to section 55...
What are Garnishee Orders and When should they be sought?
◷ 3 minute read Often times the defendant (the judgement debtor) in recovery proceedings does not have sufficient money to satisfy the judgement debt. As a result, it can be very difficult and frustrating for the plaintiff (the judgement creditor)...
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