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...
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...
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...
Compulsory Acquisition of Land – the Desane Case
◷ 5 minute read The compulsory acquisition of land is legislated under the Constitution of Australia and can be carried out at a federal, state, territory and local government level. In NSW, it is a statutory process under the Land...
Cancellation of paper Certificate of Title in NSW – Part 2
◷ 1 minute read Further to our post from 12 June (below), the Registrar General of NSW has declared that 11 October 2021 will be the date in which all certificate of titles will be abolished. This date will be...
Cancellation of paper Certificate of Title in NSW
◷ 1 minute read On 11 May 2021, the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 was passed in NSW Parliament. This Bill allows for the cancellation of paper titles and allows for 100% electronic lodgement of land transactions....
Are Boarding Houses provided warranties under the Home Building Act 1989?
◷ 2 minute read In short, no. Boarding Houses are not afforded the same warranties for residential building work in accordance with the Home Building Act 1989 (the HBA). It is necessary to consider the statutory warranty provisions set out...
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