“Ugly” PAMDA – the unforgettable monster-like version partly decapitated last October – is still winding its...
Holdout defendants must pay claim in full – happy plaintiff pockets pre-trial settlement from others
A Condamine cotton grower who had already settled his crop damage lawsuit against six parties, has gone on to last week ...
Tenant off the hook: landlords beware security risk in extending commercial leases
Landlords have received a sharp reminder that any agreement to extend the period of a lease can dilute their security po...
Off-the-plan buyer escapes thru settlement date slip-up
A generous approach to the calculation of the settlement date following registration of a community titles plan, has reb...
Luxury apartment uninhabitable: beaten buyer retorts with flood damage rescission
As predicted, a disputed flood damage contract termination where a buyer alleges the property is uninhabitable, is alrea...
A bucket list for flood & storm litigation
Debate about whether Wivenhoe Dam operators owe civil liability to Brisbane flood survivors needs to address liability p...
Lease update – floods, repairs, mortgagee consent, disclosure notices
Landlords must look to their leases to determine their rights when faced with tenants’ demands to repair flood damaged p...
Tribunal jurisdiction extended – retail lease suit validly commenced but can not be heard
A convenience store lease dispute shunted back to QCAT by the Supreme Court last week, raises the bar for landlords atte...
Flooded homes under contract – seller’s race to fix may fail to halt fleeing buyers
The legal position in respect of homes under contract that can’t be repaired by the agreed settlement date is clear: a b...