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The key differences between the types of property titles in South Australia explained
December 14, 2021
When buying a property in South Australia, you will need to take into consideration the type of title the property is – a title being a right of ownership of land. The three most common titles are Torrens, Strata and Community Titles, and they will each impact differently on your ownership of a property. The […]
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Tougher penalties for breaches of intervention orders to come into effect
October 18, 2021
The Statutes Amendment (Intervention Orders and Penalties) Bill 2021 has passed both Houses of SA Parliament and awaits assent to become law. The changes to come into effect can be described in three broad categories: The penalties for contravening an IO will be increased. The definition of an ‘aggravated’ offence under the Intervention Orders (Prevention […]
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SA's inheritance laws are under review. Here are the key considerations.
September 23, 2021
Sweeping reforms to South Australia’s succession laws are soon to be debated in parliament. If the Succession Bill 2021 (the Bill) is passed, it will consolidate and amend existing laws relating to Wills, probate and administration, the administration of deceased estates, intestacy, and family provision. Of all the proposed changes, perhaps the most contentious relate […]
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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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