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Septimus Jones & Lee Solicitors

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: 1355 Burke Road 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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22.05.2022 Developers. Be very, very careful of amendments to your plan of subdivision. Irrespective of the reason, s.9AC of the Sale of Land Act allows a purchaser to avoid an off the plan contract where there has been a material change to the plan of subdivision. Before making amendments it is best to seek legal advice to ensure you are working within the law. #property

02.05.2022 How long does the compulsory acquisition process take? Gareth Jones explains how it may take some time, but you may be eligible for an advance compensation payment to assist with costs associated with moving to new premises. #compulsoryacquisition

22.04.2022 On 29 March 2021, a number of amendments were made to the Residential Tenancies Act (Vic) 1997 (the Act). The update included changes to some of the key terminology, with tenants now being called renters, landlords being referred to as rental providers, and leases now titled rental agreements. The amendments also altered the ‘Notices to Vacate’ provisions. Rental providers can no longer issue a ‘no specified reason’ notice to their renters. Instead, rental providers must p...rovide renters with reasoning's as to the notice to vacate, and must adhere to the specified days of notice when doing so. These changes will have significant effects on how investors, in particular, will be able to deal with their rental properties, and the changes should be taken into consideration when deciding to invest in rental properties going forward. Contact us if you require further clarification.

09.04.2022 What is the role of a lawyer in the compulsory acquisition process? An important one is the answer. We coordinate the different parties that leads to a fair outcome for you.

01.04.2022 A little reminder that if you have not developed your Will yet then now is a better time than ever to start the process. Don't leave it another year. Call us on (03) 9613 6555 to get your Will development in motion.

23.01.2022 If a person dies without having prepared a Will, their property and assets are distributed according to the laws of intestacy, which is when distribution of the estate is decided by way of a formula determined by the law. If you don't want to let the government decide where your estate goes then it's best to have a Will. Have you got a Will?

22.01.2022 The COVID-19 Omnibus Regulations 2020 have been extended to the 31 December 2020. With it brings a few amendments that impact rent relief negotiations between landlord and tenant. Now, when a landlord receives a request for rent relief, the landlords offer of rent relief must at a minimum provide rent relief that is proportionally relative to the decline in the tenant’s turnover. Reach out to us if you need further advice.

19.01.2022 Are you a tenant or a landlord and having to deal with abandoned goods at the end of a lease? It can be quite complex with the law covering low, medium and high value goods, perishable items and more. If you are confused, we can help.

12.01.2022 When selecting an executor to your will, it is important to understand what their role is to ensure they are up to the task. Our 9 point check can help you ensure you and your executor are fully aware of what needs to be done. Contact us to grab a copy of this list.

11.01.2022 Avoiding a contested Will starts with good planning. A contested Will arises when a family member feels the distribution of your property is unfair, which is costly to the estate. The best way to prevent this scenario is to seek advice from experienced Lawyers to structure your Will to prevent any impediments in the execution of it. Getting it right from the start is the key. #wills

06.01.2022 You've won the auction for a property you wanted to purchase and have just signed the contract. Your next step may be to lodge a caveat to protect your interests. This may not be appropriate in all circumstances but we will advise you if there is any restriction in doing so. It's all about minimising the risks so you can get maximum return. #propertyadvice

05.01.2022 We were recently approached by a couple who had purchased a 1960's house. After settlement they found a fault with the property which was unable to be rectified and demolishing the property was the only solution. The couple came to us to see whether they had any legal recourse. The old adage "buyer beware" was fitting in this case with no further action being able to be claimed. This highlights the importance of effective due diligence prior to purchasing a property and utilising experts for advice.

02.01.2022 Not all risk lies in the physical attributes of a house which you are buying. We had a client who engaged us to act in respect of the purchase of a suburban block of land that was part of a two lot subdivision. The contract contained a special condition that required the purchaser client to pay for the costs of drainage and other civil works that benefited the other block in the sub-division. The value of the works were not disclosed. This special condition would have added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of purchasing the property. Always take a breath and evaluate your purchase effectively. Your lawyer can help.

02.01.2022 Did you know that one of the biggest impediments to executing a Will is incorrect signing of the Will? There’s a number of key points to address such as having two independent individuals, over the age of 18, witnesses the will-maker signing. If you require further information about writing your Will send us a message today. #wills