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Covid-19 lockdowns give rise to commercial leasing disputes
September 15, 2021
Legislation introduced by the South Australian government in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, (namely,  the Covid-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020), provided special protections to tenants, preventing landlords from imposing rent increases and/or evicting tenants experiencing financial hardship caused by ongoing restrictions […]
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Updated dangerous and reckless driving laws now attract heavier penalties.
August 20, 2021
Latest SA Police figures reveal that a quarter of road fatalities recorded so far this year can be attributed to dangerous driving. Examples of this type of behaviour include: distracted drivers; excessive speeding; doing burnouts; street racing; deliberately or recklessly entering a level crossing when a train is approaching; and carrying more passengers than there […]
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In a dispute over a breach of contract? Here are your options.
August 9, 2021
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that sets out the obligations and expectations of the relationship or transaction. Most commercial and consumer dealings are regulated by a contractual agreement. There are three basic elements to a contract. Firstly, there must be an agreement between the parties where one party […]
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How to avoid problems with Executors in the administration of deceased estates
July 21, 2021
An Executor is the person who administers your estate and ensures that your wishes are upheld after your death. Duties include the collection of the deceased’s assets, payment of outstanding debts, management of the deceased’s tax affairs and distribution of the estate to beneficiaries. The Executor is usually appointed in your Will. If no executor […]
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EXCITING NEWS! - Our Gawler office has a new home
July 19, 2021
Scammell & Co is delighted to announce the relocation of our GAWLER office. . As of Monday the 19th of July, you will find us at: . 27 Adelaide Road (corner of Sixth street), Gawler South. . Open 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday . T: (08) 8522 7160 E: gawler@scammell.com.au . Over […]
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A Family Provision Claim may resolve a dispute over a Will or deceased estate
July 8, 2021
Shock, hurt and anger are some of the emotions that may be felt by someone whose only remaining parent recently died, and the child of the deceased learns that they have been deliberately left out of their parent's Will. If this happens, there may be a course of action available to you. Here's what's involved. […]
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