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27/02/2026

Are builders personally liable for defects and issues in Queensland? Our latest article breaks down when liability applies and what you need to know.

Are builders personally liable in Queensland? Learn how QBCC recovery, insolvent trading, trusts and phoenixing can hit directors personally.

27/02/2026

Market rent reviews adjust commercial lease rent to reflect current market conditions.

In Queensland, they must follow strict lease procedures — including notice requirements and expert determination if parties can’t agree.

Here’s how market rent reviews work and why compliance matters.

General information only — not legal advice.

26/02/2026

Some loans don’t have a fixed end date.

A loan repayable on demand allows the lender to call for full repayment at any time — placing serious risk on the borrower if the terms aren’t clearly understood.

Here’s how these loans work, and why careful drafting matters.

General information only — not legal advice.

22/02/2026

A statutory demand isn’t the only way to prove insolvency.

If a judgment creditor attempts enforcement and it’s returned unsatisfied, the law can presume insolvency — opening the door to winding-up or bankruptcy proceedings.

Here’s how unsatisfied ex*****on works in Australia.

General information only — not legal advice.

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20/02/2026

Need to understand market rent reviews in Queensland? Our latest article covers how they work and what to consider in lease negotiations.

Market rent reviews in Queensland explained: lease machinery, valuation finality, notice requirements, retail, and risk of non-compliance.

20/02/2026

Delays in civil proceedings can have serious consequences. Our latest article explains Rule 389 in Queensland courts and how it affects your case.

Delay in Civil Proceedings in Queensland: how UCPR r 389 works, when leave is required, and why prolonged inactivity can lead to dismissal.

19/02/2026

Not all neighbour disputes are the same.

In Australian law, nuisance and trespass are very different — and the remedies aren’t the same either.

Here’s how the law separates interference from entry, and why it matters for property disputes.

General information only — not legal advice.

18/02/2026

Unpaid rent isn’t just a problem — it’s a legally enforceable debt.

In Queensland, landlords have specific rights and remedies to recover rent arrears, but strict procedures must be followed to avoid costly mistakes.

Here’s how rent arrears are enforced — and what both landlords and tenants should know.

General information only — not legal advice.

18/02/2026

If a debtor won’t pay after judgment, courts can step in.

An enforcement warrant for redirection of earnings allows part of a debtor’s wages or income to be sent directly to the creditor — providing steady repayment over time.

Here’s how the process works and what limits apply.

General information only — not legal advice.

17/02/2026

Before bankruptcy, some transactions aren’t final.

Under Australian bankruptcy law, a trustee can void certain pre-bankruptcy transactions and claw assets back into the estate to protect creditors.

Here’s what counts as a voidable transaction — and when transfers can be reversed.

General information only — not legal advice.

15/02/2026

In Queensland, serving court documents the wrong way doesn’t always mean failure.

If the recipient actually received the documents, the court can declare informal service effective under section 117 of the UCPR.

Here’s when informal service works — and what proof you need.

General information only — not legal advice.