The Queensland Government introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (“Bill”) to the Queensland Parliament on 24 August 2023. This legislation aims to reform Queensland’s body corporate regulations, primarily governed by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“Act”). The Bill is not yet law, but its adoption is not far away. The Parliament Legal Affairs and Safety Committee recently released their report regarding the Bill and recommended the Bill be adopted. Termination of Schemes A significant change proposed by the Bill is the introduction of the termination threshold of 75% in cases… Continue Reading
Can I Record My Ex?
Recording Conversations & Family Law Proceedings Understandably, circumstances may arise where you want to record a conversation with another person. You may wish to retain an accurate record of what was said or have something tangible to rely upon in the future that supports the existence of an issue or concern. The desire to rely upon a recorded conversation may seem particularly critical if you are involved in family law proceedings. However, while it may be tempting to record conversations with another person (typically an ex-partner or relevant third party) to use as evidence in family law proceedings, it is… Continue Reading
ABKJ Lawyers has extensive experience with body corporate matters. Whether your community title scheme is subject to the BUGT Act or the BCCM Act, we can help you resolve any body corporate issues
When acting in estate matters, lawyers occasionally encounter situations where wills have been inadvertently tampered with by will-makers during the period of storage since the will was signed.
The Queensland Government is poised to introduce a significant change in the approach to property transactions with the introduction of a seller disclosure regime for land sales.
The option agreement is entered into between the seller of the property (usually known as the grantor) and the buyer of the property (usually known as the grantee). The grantee has a call option which would compel the grantor to sell the property at an agreed price if the call option is exercised. If the call option is not exercised, then the grantor has a put option which would compel the grantee to buy the property at the agreed price.
Sports and sponsorship have always gone hand in hand – modern athletes continue to make eye-watering amounts of money from sponsorships and endorsements, in some cases more than they’re being paid by their teams to play. While there is serious money being paid to athletes for their endorsements, there is also serious financial and reputational implications for companies when the athlete endorsing them brings their brand into disrepute through adverse conduct.
Recently, ABKJ Lawyers were able to help yet another client achieve a positive outcome in what could be considered a landmark case in the area of construction law. The Court’s decision in that matter set a precedent to assist in determining various principles that must be adhered to in order for construction payment claims to be considered valid.
Which option is right for you? When a married or de facto couple separates, it is usually necessary to also conclude their financial relationship with one another. To do this, there are several options that may be adopted, for example: Do nothing Verbal / informal agreement Financial Agreement (private contractual agreement made between the parties) Consent Orders (made by agreement between the parties and approved by the Court) Court Orders (made by the Court in the absence of agreement between the parties – i.e., litigation) Many separated couples may not feel the need to formalise any agreement with regards to… Continue Reading
The stress to settle Buying and selling property can be a stressful exercise for even the most experienced property mogul. As time is of the essence in standard property transactions throughout Queensland, it is a requirement that contractual deadlines be met as they fall due. Perhaps the most stressful deadline is being in a position to settle on the settlement date, as there may be severe consequences for failing to do so. This stress can be further compounded when you are unable to settle in time as a result of various problems arising which are out of your control. This… Continue Reading
