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Relationship Property

The division of relationship property is regulated by the Property (Relationship) Act 1976 (“RPA”), the intention of which is to recognise fair division of the relationship property at the end of a relationship. There is a presumption of equal 50/50 division, unless this can be disputed or there are certain mitigating factors. Factors such as

By |2020-03-19T16:57:10+13:00January 19th, 2019|

Rural leases

A rural lease (“lease”) is a legally binding document which governs the relationship between the landlord and the tenant for the use of rural land. Often rural leases are entered into as a gentleman’s agreement with a handshake to seal the deal. This works fine until something goes wrong and/or there is a disagreement between

By |2020-04-07T14:37:20+12:00November 7th, 2018|

Terms of trade

Time and time again, we are approached by disgruntled business owners and dissatisfied customers to help resolve disputes arising from deals made on the basis of informal arrangements. The law certainly assists in defining and clarifying certain aspects of the contractual relationship between parties. The starting point is usually a consideration of what the parties

By |2020-04-07T14:15:34+12:00August 7th, 2018|

Employment agreements from an employer perspective – make sure your employment agreements, and their clauses, stand up against the law

An individual employment agreement (Agreement) is a written agreement that contains the terms and conditions of the employment as negotiated by an employer and employee. An Agreement is a useful tool with which the employer can set clear performance expectations, standards, processes and responsibilities for an employee before they start work. It is also used

By |2020-04-07T14:08:49+12:00August 7th, 2018|

Commercial leases – what to look out for?

A commercial lease (Lease) can be a complicated agreement with binding implications for both the landlord and tenant. Before you enter into a Lease, it is vital that you understand the rights and responsibilities of each party. The following are some of the more notable points of a Lease for your consideration when negotiating and/or

By |2020-04-07T14:06:41+12:00August 7th, 2018|
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