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Personal Property Security Registers: How do they work to protect you?
We have recently been asked to advise on the efficacy of a company director entering into a loan and general…
Personal Insolvency Agreements – What Are They And What Do They Do?
What is a Personal Insolvency Agreement? A personal insolvency agreement (PIA), or Part X agreement, is an alternative to bankruptcy.…
Bankruptcy Notices – A Complete Guide
If a person owes you a judgment debt but they are unable to pay, you have a number of options…
Freezing Orders? What are they?
Freezing orders can be an extremely effective tool to ensure that a defendant does not dispose of their assets before…
Rent Relief for Commercial Leases in WA
On 23 April 2020, the WA State parliament passed the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (Act). The Act dealt…
Residential Tenancies during COVID-19
On 20 April 2020, the WA parliament passed the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 to amend the operation of…
Retail Shop Tenancies: When Outgoings Can Be Withheld by Tenants
Summary A Landlord can give an estimate of operating expenses after the required 1 month period (provided it is still…
Commercial Leases & Coronvirus
When Scott Morrison announced on 7 April 2020 that there would be a nationwide rent waiver and deferral system for…
JobKeeper Payment – The Who, What, When & How
As you are no doubt aware, on 30 March 2020, Scott Morrison unveiled a $130 billion stimulus package, the third…