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When you need a residential tenancy agreement and when you don't
When does renting out a property need a residential tenancy agreement? When it doesn't, plus the state rules on bonds, condition reports and end of term.
Read noteMisrepresentation in business contracts, what counts, when the Australian Consumer Law protects your business, and what remedies a court can order
Misrepresentation in business contracts: what counts, when the Australian Consumer Law protects your business, and what remedies a court can order.
Read noteRestraint clauses in Australian contracts, the types and what courts enforce
Restraint clauses in Australian contracts explained: non-compete, non-solicitation, non-dealing, non-poach and confidentiality clauses, and what courts enforce.
Read noteWhen Is a Heads of Agreement Legally Binding in Australia?
An HOA can bind you even when you call it non-binding. Here is how Australian courts decide whether a heads of agreement is legally enforceable.
Read noteDemoted at work, is it legal and what can you do?
Been demoted and wondering if it is legal? Learn when a demotion counts as a dismissal under the Fair Work Act and what you can do about it.
Read noteGross insubordination, a step-by-step response process for Australian employers
Handling gross insubordination in Australia: a step-by-step process for investigating a refusal to follow directions and deciding if summary dismissal is fair.
Read noteHow a novation agreement works in Australia
Novation replaces one party to a contract with another. Here's how the mechanism works, who must consent, and the traps that leave the old party liable.
Read noteChoosing a commercial law firm in Brisbane and what to weigh up first
Choosing a commercial law firm in Brisbane? Weigh fixed fees, Queensland leasing experience and scope of work before you engage. See what to check first.
Read noteWorkplace safety lessons from the Essendon supplements case
The Essendon supplements case shows an employer can be fined for workplace safety even when no worker is injured. Here is what it means for your WHS duties.
Read noteFormal contracts in Australia and what makes an agreement legally binding
What is a formal contract in Australia? Learn the five elements that make an agreement legally binding, when writing is required and how to execute it.
Read noteContacted by a debt collector and how to respond to a business debt
Contacted by a debt collector about a business debt? Learn how to verify the debt, check limitation periods and respond without restarting the clock.
Read noteWhat makes a contract legally binding in Australia and the role of a signature
What makes a signed document legally binding in Australia? We explain the contract elements and execution rules that actually make an agreement enforceable.
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