REIQ v ADL Contracts – Which should I sign?

REIQ v ADL Contracts – Which should I sign?

If you are looking to buy or sell residential property in Queensland, one of two forms of contract are likely to be used: “REIQ” or “ADL”. REIQ contracts are more common, however ADL contracts are still utilised by some agents. While both forms of contract are largely...
Review of Tighe & Anor v Pike & Ors [2016] QCA 353

Review of Tighe & Anor v Pike & Ors [2016] QCA 353

CASE REVIEW The obligation of a subsequent owner of land to comply with conditions of a development approval (“DA”) was considered by the Queensland Court of Appeal in Tighe & Anor v Pike & Ors [2016] QCA 353 (judgment delivered 23 December 2016). Facts The...
New Law About Recovering Land Tax From Tenants!

New Law About Recovering Land Tax From Tenants!

The Queensland Court of Appeal delivered a decision on 6 September 2016 that will create shock waves for tenants. From 1 January 1992 until 2009, landlords could not recover land tax from tenants even if the lease said a landlord could do so. The law changed in 2009...
Retail Shop Leases Update

Retail Shop Leases Update

A tenant’s liability under the lease doesn’t go away after the business is sold and the buyer has taken over the lease. If the buyer defaults under the lease after settlement, the landlord can sue the buyer and the seller for the rent (and more). Retail shop...