The Financial Risk in Giving Personal Guarantees in Leases
If you are a director of a company entering a commercial or retail lease, a landlord will likely require you to give a personal guarantee for the company’s obligations under… Read More
Review your Shareholder’s Agreement Regularly
What is a Shareholder’s Agreement? A shareholder’s agreement is essentially a corporate pre-nuptial agreement. It sets out the rights and obligations of shareholders or members in their ownership of a… Read More
Illegal interview questions you can’t ask a prospective employee
An employer’s potential liability for workplace discrimination arises before the first interview and exists whether or not a decision is made to hire a person. A job interview is integral… Read More
Does Your Privacy Policy Comply With Privacy Laws?
Privacy laws in Australia are governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) and the Australian Privacy Principles. The principles were introduced in 2014 to bring Australia’s privacy laws… Read More
Demystifying Company Title
Strata title is a recent phenomenon, created with the introduction of legislation in 1961. Strata title now covers nearly all apartment blocks and unit properties. Prior to 1961, there was… Read More
Dealing with Construction Defects in Strata Developments
Construction defects in a strata development can have an overwhelming financial and emotional impact on a unit owner. All industry players are impacted, with the question of blame bouncing between… Read More