Are you liable to claims from the neighbours when you lodge a Development Application? A recent court decision might give some comfort, as Peter Briggs, Darren Bick and Rachel Roberts explain.
The replacement of the responsible entity of an A-REIT has become more likely due to the current economic downturn, however it's a decision that requires careful consideration and planning, say John Moutsopoulos, Nicholas Mavrakis and Michael Legg.
Anyone who has at any time occupied, owned or controlled land which could potentially be contaminated will need to understand NSW's changes to its contaminated land laws, as Peter Briggs and Claire Smith explain.
