Developer gets squat in ‘squatters’ rights’ claim over Campbelltown property

It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the law, but every now and then a matter hits the media that really piques my interest. Enter: the recent NSW Supreme Court decision of Australian Retirement Holdings Pty Ltd v Tracey Anne Higgins in her capacity as administrator of the estate of the late Monica Mary Pritchard [2021] […]

NSW Supreme Court gives guidance on the termination of commercial leases during COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed the commercial leasing landscape, at least for the foreseeable future. It’s critical that tenants and landlords remain on top of legislative changes. As it stands, subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria, the Retail & Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (‘Covid-19 Regulation’) stipulates that termination or repossession for failure to pay rent or […]