Bring a claim and enforce your rights
Bring a claim and enforce your rights Being right, being able to prove it, and it being worth pursuing are three different things. Before anything else you need an honest answer to a question nobody has given you: is this claim worth running? That means what you can prove rather than what you know, what […]
Recover a debt you are owed
Recover a debt you are owed You already did the work, so the invoice is just the part where you get paid. The invoice is well past due, the follow-ups have stopped being answered, and you are deciding whether chasing it is worth the trouble. Usually it is, because most debts are paid once the […]
Negotiate and settle a commercial or property dispute
Negotiate and settle a commercial or property dispute Most commercial disputes end in an agreement, so the question is when and on what terms. The dispute is taking more of your week than the matter is worth, and it is not obviously getting closer to an end. Almost all commercial and property disputes finish in […]
Enforce your security and recover the asset
Enforce your security and recover the asset Your security is only worth the process you follow when you enforce it. The borrower has stopped paying and your money is tied up in an asset you cannot simply take. Enforcement is a sequence: confirm the security is properly registered, serve the notices the law requires, then […]
Claim compensation for faulty goods or services
Claim compensation for faulty goods or services The guarantee came with the purchase, whether the supplier mentions it or not. The thing you bought does not work, and the supplier has offered a repair you did not ask for, or nothing at all. Consumer guarantees apply automatically to most purchases and cannot be contracted out […]
Have you been served? Litigation steps: from claim to court verdict
Imagine this: You’ve just received a letter threatening legal action. It might come directly from a lawyer. Maybe it’s full of legal jargon. Your heart sinks, and the questions start to race through your mind: “What do I do now? Am I running out of time? How bad could this get?” You’re not alone. Most people feel overwhelmed when faced with legal threats, […]
Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
Retail and commercial leases: rent renewal
Renewing a lease agreement? Discover key factors affecting rent and how to navigate lease negotiations effectively.
Words are cheap: why bother paying for a contract?
You’ve just wrapped up a deal. You sit there staring at a stack of papers—your contract. You wonder, “Did I really need all this? Was this worth the time, money, and hassle?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. Plenty of people see contracts as expensive, unnecessary paperwork. But let’s talk about what you’re actually paying for and why it matters.
Solution Brief: Tenancy-in-common property ownership disputes
Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in real property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don’t agree? We discuss some options below: Option 1: Enter into a Co-ownership Agreement The co-owners may also wish to consider entering […]