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A case decided towards the end of 2011 has highlighted the fact that the exercise of a peaceable right of re-entry by a landlord does not necessarily mean the end of a Lease. This is

Many people are confused about whether it is now appropriate to gift substantial assets to Trusts or to family members following the abolition of gift duty from 1 October 2011. The answer to that question

So what rights do you have when buying and returning presents? The Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act both have the role protecting consumers. The Consumer Guarantees Act covers the sale of goods

It is common for people in a company, incorporated Society or trust to want to take a “common sense” approach to decision making where legal processes require something more formal that may seem unnecessary. Sometimes

It is common for people to agree to an “assignment” a contract. However, at law, an “assignment” can only transfer the benefit of a contract and not the burden. The common use of the term

Engineers, doctors, surgeons, architects, marketers etc. are all great and reputable professionals but you will often find some of them drowning in debt or engulfed in other financial problems. This is mainly because their academic

A divorce is a legal document that ends marriage between two people. Couples need to mention a legal and valid reason in the divorce papers to end their marriage. The court also looks over the

After a tenant has misbehaved or gone against the lease agreement, there are three types of eviction notices that they can be served by the landlord. The terminology for these notices vary from state to