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Beyond the Purchase Price: The Hidden Dangers in Strata Records
The levies quoted in the listing are not the whole story. A recent NSW Appeal Panel decision confirms that an owners corporation cannot satisfy its disclosure obligations by handing over a disorganised pile of files — and for buyers, that distinction can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
5 days ago
Ruan & Chui (No 3): Third Party Joinder in Property Proceedings
Your ex says the house belongs to their mother. The money went to their sister's company. Can those relatives be pulled into your property proceedings — and what happens to them once they are? A 2023 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision shows the test for joinder in action.
Aug 5
Threatening a Pet Can Be Intimidation
He said he'd rather kill the puppy than hand it over — and argued that wasn't a threat. A NSW District Court appeal explains why the law disagreed.
Jul 30
Litigation Guardians in Family Law
Court proceedings assume both sides can give instructions to their lawyers. But what if one party can't? Two recent family law decisions show how the litigation guardian system works — and what happens when nobody can step into the role.
Jul 24
