The law of business leases The primary legislation covering retail leasing in Victoria, and for most shops and businesses – is the Retail Leases Act 2003 Vic (the Act) and the Retail Leases Regulations 2003 Vic (the Regulations). The commencement date for the Act and Regulations was 1 May 2003. All current leases that are …
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What is the legal meaning of a deposit? The purpose of the deposit for a purchase of land contract– is to show that the purchaser is serious in completing the transaction. The deposit is usually paid at the time that the contract is signed by the purchaser and is usually 10% of the purchase price …

What is an Occupancy Permit? An occupancy permit tells anyone interested in purchasing a newly built or renovated property that the property is suitable for occupation. Occupation of the home is not permitted until the certificate is issued: it is otherwise an offence. The occupancy permit is different from a Certificate of Final Inspection which …

Part 2 of Debt Recovery Series Checking What Assets and Income the Debtor has before you enforce your judgement SUMMONS FOR ORAL EXAMINATION (SOE) The SOE is best utilized if you have no information about the debtor’s financial position. If you obtained a judgement debt, on your request and for a small fee, the Court’s …