Rockliff Snelgrove Lawyers in Sydney, Australia | Corporate lawyer

Rockliff Snelgrove Lawyers

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9299 4912

Address: Level 5, 50 King Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.rslaw.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Supreme Court of NSW has recently overturned a lower Court decision which had allowed the full cost of a luxury replacement vehicle, with the Court finding that the insureds needs would have satisfied by the hire of a less expensive Toyota Corolla. For more information, read our article.

24.01.2022 An Executor who has obtained Probate of a deceaseds Will or an Administrator who has obtained letters of Administration of a deceased persons Estate is required to provide tax returns and other information that the deceased was required to provide to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). For more information, read our article.

23.01.2022 When purchasing a property, buyers often engage building inspectors to prepare pest and building reports (pre-purchase building inspections) to report on the quality of the property and its structures. The recent cast of Garrett v Elim House Pty Ltd highlights the limitations of these reports, especially when a house is tenanted and heavily furnished. Despite the buyers later finding out that the house had termites and other structural issues, they only received $500 (the cost of the report) in compensation for their loss, which was far from the $344,528 sought. For more information, read our article.

23.01.2022 When Mr Selby, a barrister, booked an apartment with beach views through Wotif, he took their assurance he could "book with confidence". What he ended up with, was a run-down basement which prompted him to sue Wotif in NCAT. The tribunal, in ordering a full refund to Mr Selby, plus filing costs, determined that it was not unreasonable for the applicant to form the view that Wotif was promising that the applicant could rely on the information provided about Rocky Point Beachfront in Haleiwa, Hawaii.

23.01.2022 Following on from the extensive reporting in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented a number of protocols to enable the business to continue operating if a staff member or principal is diagnosed with the virus and/or the office needs to close for a period of time. Read more below. https://www.rslaw.com.au/rsl-and-covid-19/

23.01.2022 Pursuant to section 51.50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth), child support payments made by non-custodial parents to, or for the benefit of a child, will generally speaking need to be funded by after-tax income in order to be tax-free to the recipient. As an alternative to making direct payments of child support, non-custodial parents may wish to consider establishing a child maintenance trust, which may in turn provide significant tax savings depending on the circumstances. For more information, read our article.

22.01.2022 Once the company has been established, it is governed by the company constitution, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the common law. However, directors and shareholders may choose to create a Shareholders Agreement to govern the relationship amongst them within a company. For more information on Shareholders Agreements, read our article.

20.01.2022 At some stage, most individuals will become involved with a Deceased Estate whether as a Beneficiary, Executor or an Administrator. For more information, read our article.

20.01.2022 What is Parental Alienation and what consequences could it have in a parenting dispute? Managing a childs relationships with its parents after separation is never an easy task. Parents are often faced with the challenge of having to deal with their own emotional difficulties arising from their separation as well as having to put such difficulties and parental conflict behind them, so the children can maintain a healthy and meaningful relationship with the other parent. For more information, read our article.

19.01.2022 NSW Parliament has passed new laws designed to bring stronger protection for purchasers who buy property off-the-plan under the Conveyancing (Legislation) Amendment Act 2018. For more information, read our article.

18.01.2022 In a recent Supreme Court decision involving the construction of a homemade Will, His Honour stated: With any homemade will the language used will often be informal, but the plain meaning of words should not be ignored. Moreover the instrument has to be viewed as a whole. Inaccuracies or inconsistencies should be looked at so as to best preserve a testators intention and that approach should be a predominant consideration in the construction of the instrument. For more information, read our article.

18.01.2022 Clients are reminded that the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) will be 7 years old on 30 January 2019. Security interests with a 7-year registration period, including registrations against serial numbers and/or consumer goods (if made in 2012) will, unless renewed, automatically expire from 30 January 2019.

17.01.2022 From 1 March 2019, the office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) will assist small businesses in dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) process. For more information, read our article.

16.01.2022 How do I know if I am in a de facto relationship? How long do I need to be a de facto relationship before I am can apply for a property settlement? Are there time limits??? For answers to those questions and more, read our FAQs on de facto relationships. https://www.rslaw.com.au//de-/faqs-de-facto-relationships/

16.01.2022 A commercial building lease involves a significant commitment for both the landlord (lessor) and tenant (lessee). It is all too easy to make mistakes that are difficult to undo or solve down the track. For more information, read our article.

15.01.2022 Can an adult child make a family provision claim? Under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), children of the deceased, including adult children, are eligible persons to make such a claim, but this does not necessarily mean that merely because they are eligible to make a claim, that they will be awarded money from the estate. For more information, read our article.

14.01.2022 The decision of the Supreme Court of NSW in OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2017] NSWSC 21, demonstrates how costly a simple mistake can be. For more information, read our article.

12.01.2022 Appointing a company as the trustee of a trust is often desired due to the limited liability of corporations. However, in some circumstances, the directors of a corporate trustee can be held personally liable for certain debts and obligations of the trust pursuant to section 127 of the Corporations Act. For more information, read our article.

12.01.2022 A landmark decision handed down by the High Court recently provided clarity in a case involving a sperm donor and determined that there are circumstances in which a person who provides genetic material in an artificial conception procedure, may be found to be a parent of the resulting child under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). For more information, read our article: https://www.rslaw.com.au/when-can-sperm-donor-be-considere/

11.01.2022 How long do I have to be separated to get a divorce? What do I need to prove a divorce? For the answers to those questions and other FAQs relating to divorce in Australia, click on the link below.

11.01.2022 Many families make informal granny flat arrangements between themselves which will determine how an elder family member will be cared for whilst living in a granny flat or within their adult childs home. While this appears to be an easy option for the family, it can cause a number of future issues if the rights and responsibilities of all parties are not adequately documented from the inception. For more information, read our article.

09.01.2022 The NSW Government has set a timetable for the transition to eConveyancing. This involves a mandate that all mainstream dealings, such as transfers, mortgages, discharges of mortgage, withdraw of caveats and transmission applications must be lodged digitally from 1 July 2019, whether standalone or in combination. For more information, read our article.

09.01.2022 RBA has cut the interest rate to a record low of 1.25% for the first time since August 2016, in a move to kickstart the economy. Will this be enough to give the property market a boost?

08.01.2022 The Personal Property Security Register (PPSR) is used as a mechanism to protect your interest in personal property in the possession of others. The PPSR is commonly used where goods or inventory are leased or hired out or where goods or inventory are supplied on credit and the goods or inventory supplied are used as security for the debt, for example, a retention of title arrangement. Registering a security interest on the PPSR is the most common form of perfection.... For more information, read our article.

07.01.2022 A Sydney property developer has recently been declared to be the legal owner of an inner west property by relying on squatters rights (adverse possession). Under NSW law, an individual can be granted ownership of a property if they have openly occupied it for more than 12 years without permission from the owners. The effect of adverse possession is to destroy the title of the person who is dispossessed, however, it does not destroy the rights of other persons who have an enfo...rceable interest in the land such as easements or restrictive covenants. For more information, read our article: https://www.rslaw.com.au/squatting-occupation-title-rights/

07.01.2022 In response to some of the recommendations of the Banking Royal Commission, the Government has released a draft National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mortgage Brokers) Bill 2019 and related Regulations. Key aspects of the draft Bill includes the requirement for #mortgage #brokers to act in the best interests of #consumers when providing credit assistance and changes to mortgage broker remuneration. For more information, read our article: https://www.rslaw.com.au/banking-royal-commission-mortgage/

07.01.2022 From 1 July 2018, amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) impose a stay on the enforceability of Ipso Facto clauses in relation to certain insolvency events. An Ipso Facto clause is a clause in a contract which permits the termination of a contract, on the occurrence of a certain event, such as an insolvency event. For more information, read our article.

07.01.2022 Under the Family Law Act time limits apply for bringing applications to Court for property settlement in the event of a breakdown of a marriage or a de facto relationship. In the case of married couples the time runs out 12 months after the Divorce Order takes effect and in the case of de facto couples the time runs out 2 years after the date of separation. For more information, read our article.

05.01.2022 In business, a lease is often your most important contract. It includes various legal and financial obligations and it is important to know where you stand before you sign a lease. A lawyer can guide you through the process and ensure your rights are protected when negotiating a lease. For more information, read our article.

04.01.2022 Starting a business or buying an existing business can be a daunting process. It can involve a lot of decision making and negotiations, with various things to consider. For more information, read our article.

04.01.2022 We are excited to announce that one of our lawyers, Ms Anthi Balafas, has recently been appointed as an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Anthi is a highly experienced, compassionate and strategic Family Lawyer who strives to provide the best possible outcomes for her clients after the breakdown of their relationships and assists them in an empathetic manner to rebuild their lives. We are very proud that Anthis dedication and expertise in family law is also recognised by her peers and wish to congratulate her on this outstanding achievement.

03.01.2022 New changes to residential off-the-plan contracts commenced on 1 December 2019, which increase disclosure obligations to provide transparency, create new remedies and stronger protections for buyers of NSW off-the-plan properties. For more information, read our article.

03.01.2022 Selling your business can be a challenging task and its important to get it done right. There are several important steps to be taken to ensure a smooth handover to the new owner. For more information, read our article.

01.01.2022 The amending legislation removes obstacles that have prevented a fully electronic conveyancing process, from contract through to settlement and, also provides greater flexibility to parties using electronic land contracts and deeds. For more information, read our article.