Getting paid in the construction industry
Payment disputes in the construction industry are common. The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (the Security of Payment Act) offers payment protection laws to ensure everyone involved in the building and construction industry is paid in full and on time.
Dissolving a partnership
What is a partnership? A partnership is a contractual business relationship in which two or more people operate as co-owners and equally share the profits and the liabilities generated by the business. Each partner is responsible for the actions of the other partner(s). In Queensland, partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (the Act).
Partnership duties and agreements
What is a partnership? A partnership is a contractual business relationship between two or more people who operate as co-owners and share equally in the profits and liabilities generated by the business. Each partner is responsible for the actions of the other partner(s). Partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (the Act).
What is a caveat?
A caveat is a type of statutory injunction that prevents the registration of particular dealings with a property. It acts as a warning that someone other than the owner has an interest in a property. When a caveat is lodged with Titles Queensland, the official government property registration system is adjusted, and the property owner […]
Section 38 of the Property Law Act
When buying property, a range of factors needs to be considered before signing a contract. Some factors may seem more obvious than others such as price and location, but the future of the property is a factor easily overlooked. If you are buying a property with another person, you are becoming a co-owner in a […]
How to write an effective letter of demand in QLD
What is a letter of demand? A letter of demand is a legal document sent by one party to another party providing formal notice of a legal claim. The most common type of demand made in letters of demand is for payment of a debt owing (for example, payment of an invoice for the delivery […]
