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Changes To Property Owner Tenant Laws
“35% of people rent their home. 90% of rental supply are Mum and Dad investors”. Proposed changes to property owner and tenant laws were announced on Friday by the Queensland Government. The changes are due to COVID-19 and include evictions being prohibited, rental...
A Predicted Recession & Bankruptcy
Australia is now facing its largest economic downturn – one we haven’t seen anything like in 90 years. Economists have predicted Australia will be facing a recession, and this prediction takes into account the current Government financial handouts. Roly O’Regan,...
Easter 2020: How To Avoid A Fine
The effects of social distancing are beginning to show in Queensland, with a reduction in COVID-19 cases yesterday. With Easter approaching it is important you continue to follow health directions to avoid being fined by police. So what exactly can, and what you...
Easements & Removing The Burden
Easements in Queensland will either benefit or burden property. An easement will grant a right to the benefited land to use or access the burdened land for one reason or another, most commonly for access or for infrastructure services to run through. All easements...
Family Provision Applications: Out Of Time
In Queensland, under section 41 of the Succession Act 1981, a spouse, child or dependant of a deceased person has 6 months from the date of death to give notice of an intention to bring a claim against an estate if they believe they have been left without adequate...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 23
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ publication, QSLAW Quarterly, is out now. This edition covers disputing unfair preference claims, out of time family provision applications, mediation and parenting disputes, removing the burden of easements and all the facts regarding...
National Wear Red Day 2020
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are proud to support National Wear Red Day 2020. By wearing red today, you raise awareness for heart disease and support Heart Research Australia. Our staff have made donations to this great cause, with all proceeds going towards...
PEXA’s 7th Member Open Day
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Senior Conveyancing Paralegal, Rose McIlvride, was invited to attend PEXA’s 7th Member Open Day in Melbourne. This invitation-only event was open to only 10 Queensland PEXA members and Rose was delighted to have received the invitation....
Conveyancing Update: The Importance Of Disclosure
The Land Sales Act 1984 (“the Land Sales Act”) and the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“the BCCM Act”) contain various requirements for a seller to provide a buyer with a disclosure statement before a contract for the sale and purchase of property is...