The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) allows parties to be self-represented. A lawyer can only appear for you with the Tribunal’s permission, which NCAT will usually give where more...Read More
A letter of demand only works if it leaves the debtor no room to stall. A vague demand invites a request for more information, or silence. A properly particularised one...Read More
Before signing or issuing a NSW home building contract, a builder should check eight areas: the contracting parties and mandatory documents, the scope of works and contract documents, the contract price and...Read More
Your builder tells you that the contract price has increased. Perhaps the cost of materials has increased. Unexpected rock shelves have been discovered during excavation. A product shown in the plans is no longer available. Or the...Read More
Quantum Meruit Where There Is No Construction Contract In construction relationships where an agreement is not formally executed and there is only verbal, sometimes implied by conduct, and other times without any formal contract at all,...Read More
Calderbank Offers as a Strategic Settlement Tool A Calderbank offer can be a powerful tool in settlement negotiations. It can encourage parties to negotiate candidly and make a genuine effort...Read More
