It's very common in commercial and retail leasing transactions for the landlord and tenant to sign a preliminary document, such as a Letter of Offer, a Terms Sheet or Heads of Agreement, before signing the formal lease document. ...

The Supreme Court decision of Willis v Crosland [2021] VSCA 320 provides some helpful guidance on whether a purchaser who discovers building defects before settlement can terminate the contract and recover their deposit. In thi...

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ("VCAT") recently upheld a decision by Ararat Rural City Council ("Council") to declare the Applicant's dog, "Poppy," a dangerous dog pursuant to s34(1)(a) of the Domestic Animals Ac...

Given the recent May 2022 Australian federal election and the looming November 2022 Victorian state election, the provisions around local government Councillors being candidates for state and federal elections have been topical. ...

As the term suggests, when buying 'off-the-plan' a purchaser can only assess what it is they will be buying from the plans and images provided by the developer. The detail and accuracy of the plans and images will vary from one pr...

In another unsuccessful claim by a vaccination refuser, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employee's employment was validly terminated on the ground that she was unable to meet the inherent requirements of her job – Isa...