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In daily life, it is not unusual to encounter situations where noise, rubbish or smoke from a neighbour seriously affects us. From a legal perspective, what remedies are available? We can draw on Australian law relating to private nuisance to protect our right to enjoy our land or home. If you live in a Strata Scheme, noise issues can also be addressed through the strata by-laws.

For both landlords and tenants, entering into a lease is a significant legal and financial commitment. Disputes frequently arise between landlords and tenants over leasing matters. So, as a landlord in Australia, if a tenant fails to perform their obligations, what legitimate grounds does the landlord have to terminate the lease agreement and evict the tenant? What are the methods of terminating a lease agreement? Before evicting a tenant, what obligations should the landlord fulfil? If the tenant has not…

Director, a title that sounds impressive by itself, typically carries a very important role in a company. Just how important is this position, and how is a director appointed or removed? Today we will walk through what you must know about the role of director when running a company in Australia.

Seven or eight out of every ten people in Australia probably have a pet at home, and the expenses for these little masters certainly add up. Day-to-day food and supplies aside, once they get sick, the bills are no small matter. VET fees in Australia aren't cheap to begin with — anyone who has a pet knows. While many owners choose to buy pet insurance, when an animal actually falls ill, you can't really stop to check what's covered and…

Running a small business in Australia is a common choice for many new migrants, and opening a restaurant is especially popular. Today, 星联 shares with you the 5 key legal points every restaurant owner needs to understand before opening.

Many new migrants believe that once they obtain PR, they no longer need to pay the various surcharges imposed on foreign persons when buying property in Australia. In reality, however, in NSW many PR holders have found that they still have to pay a "Land Tax Surcharge". What is this charge?

In a previous article, we explained how estates are inherited when the deceased dies intestate. Another common situation is where the deceased left a will. In that case, the heirs to the estate are relatively clear — they are the beneficiaries of the will. However, beneficiaries may still face some difficulties.