Author name: Fleur Craig

Registration with local council of pools and spas is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located.  All swimming pools and spas capable of holding more than 30 cm of water are covered by the law.  It includes permanent pools, above ground pools, indoor pools, hot tubs, bathing or […]

Changes to the Sale of Land Act 1962 came into effect on 1 March 2020.  These changes require that vendors and agents must not knowingly conceal a material fact about a property from a potential purchaser with the intention of inducing the purchaser to buy the land. Section 12(d) of the Act states: Any person

Have you considered leaving a gift to charity in your Will? According to the Australian Fundraising Institute 7.5% of Australians leave a gift to a charity in their Will.  These bequests account for approximately 15% of charities’ fundraising income and help charities carry out crucial work. The Australian Fundraising Institute is running a social change

A restrictive covenant is an agreement restricting the way a land owner can use his or her land.  Restrictive covenants are usually used as a way to regulate land use and their purpose is aimed at preserving the value, character and amenity of the land. Examples of restrictions often included in restrictive covenants are: restrictions

Intellectual property aspects of a sale of business transaction should not be overlooked when buying or selling a business. From the vendor’s perspective, a thorough analysis of intellectual property rights by a vendor can ensure that the business is properly valued, and a fair sale price achieved. Purchasers need to ensure that all intellectual property

The Victorian Government has now extended the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme until 28 March 2021.  Tenants seeking rent relief for the period 1 January 2021 to 28 March 2021 need to apply to their landlord in writing providing the evidence required by the scheme as soon as possible.  Landlords are only required to provide rent

Armour-Craig Legal will be moving into Suite 7, 21 Smith Street, Warragul early in 2021. The office suites are currently under construction so keep an eye out for the opening date. In the meantime Fleur is available to assist you and can be contacted by phone on (03) 5636 4986 or email fleur@armourcraiglegal.com.au.

Granny flat agreements typically concern family arrangements where accommodation is provided by an adult child for their aging parent in return for payment of money or a transfer of assets to the adult child.  The granny flat interest lasts for the life of the aging parent. A granny flat interest doesn’t just cover the situation

Special Disability Trusts provide an exceptionally good way to provide for the long-term care and living needs of someone with a severe disability by controlling assets for the disabled person’s benefit.  You can create a Special Disability Trust by Deed whilst you are still alive, or pursuant to your Will. A disabled person must meet

Unless the restraining party can establish that the restraint is reasonable the restraint of trade clause will be void for being considered contrary to public policy.  To be reasonable the restraint of trade clause must be reasonable in the interests of the parties and the public in all of the circumstances and be considered necessary