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case report - Sunset Terraces and Byron Avenue cases
The Supreme Court decision in North Shore City Council v Body Corporate 188529 (Sunset Terraces) and Body Corporate 189855 (Byron Avenue) issued in December 2010 confirmed that the Council did owe a duty of care for leaking building matters which result in loss in value...
Relationships aren't easy
.. and they certainly don't get any easier when you have to talk about money. Claire was just such a person and didn't want to risk putting a "dampener" on her new relationship by discussing with her partner what would happen if they separated or one...
When parents go into care
Joan lives with her parents providing them companionship and care in their old age. Over the years Joan has made financial contributions to the property and has paid for alterations to the house. Mum dies and Dad requires rest home care as Joan can no longer...
Do's and Dont's – your staff do
Employers and employees alike should exercise a small measure of caution at work functions. Employees: Be sure not to cause "embarrassment" to your employer! Unruly, offensive behaviour at a work function attended by people outside your organisation could lead to your justified dismissal if your actions...
Consigned goods under the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA)
It is generally well known that since the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) came into force, retention of title clauses are no longer of themselves sufficient to protect suppliers, and registration under the PPSA is required to perfect a supplier's interest in those goods. What...
The art of positive cashflow
Positive cashflow is integral to any business. It can mean the success or failure of your business and may hinge on whether your debtors pay you. There is no one solution for maintaining a positive cashflow but there are a number of essential checks you can...