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Section 84 of the Property Law Act in Queensland provides that a mortgagee may not exercise the power of sale unless a notice under section 84 has been served on the mortgagor and the specified default is not remedied within 30 days from service of the notice.

State Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (NSW) amends the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) by amongst other things establishing a new duty concession scheme for new housing, called the NSW Home Builders Bonus (Scheme) which will apply from 1 July 2010. The Scheme provides a "New Housing Concession" and a "Seniors Principal Place of Residence Duty Exemption" in New South Wales.

The Legislative Review Committee has recommended a flexible commencement date, given the commercial context of the bill.

In brief – New landlord disclosure statements and proposed amendments to retail leasing laws Retail landlords now have new disclosure obligations and also need to be aware of proposed changes under the Retail Leases Amendment Bill (2011).

Article discusses interesting case where non-compete clause lead to a discrimination complaint. .

With the government easing restrictions, a 'return to the office' is a possibility of exciting and daunting proportions.

The Supreme Court of NSW may make an order imposing an easement over land if the easement is "reasonably necessary".

The property manager acted with ostensible authority to allow the landlord to enter the premises to undertake major works.

The definition of the lettable area in a lease must be drafted in detail so that it shows the intention of both parties.

The Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) may give a landlord the status of a secured creditor in some circumstances.

The Queensland Court of Appeal in McNab Constructions Australia Pty Ltd v Queensland Building Services Authority1 has confirmed that the Queensland Building Services Authority can require construction managers to rectify defective or incomplete building work, even in situations where the construction manager only provided supervisory services and was not involved in the design or execution of the work.

The decision has found that a clawback provision in the lease is unenforceable on the grounds that it is a penalty.

The case provided reassurance of the appropriateness to adopt the "profits method" of rent valuation for hotel premises.

You may have other rights at law which could negotiate a commercial outcome with your landlord to save your lease.

New Queensland legislation alters the status quo with respect to the rights of both parties in a residential tenancy.

The landlord could not rely on its breach of one statute to argue against the existence of a lease under another statute.

These amendments clarify which tenants are entitled to rent relief and the right of a landlord to refuse rent relief.