We all know that ordering a title search is the first step when drafting a Queensland contract, but did you know the buyer may still be able to terminate the contract if you have failed to list any unregistered easements? Locating unregistered easements can be as simple as ordering the As Constructed SIS Location Diagram [...]

SMOKE ALARMS  It is common knowledge that from 1 July 2007 all residential dwellings in Queensland are required to have smoke alarms installed (Qld Fire and Rescue Services Act 1990). With rental properties there appears to be confusion as to who is responsible for the maintenance (including the replacement of batteries) of smoke alarms.  In [...]

During the Easter long weekend, there are many car accidents so it is important that drivers know their rights in relation to third party claims. Although there are different laws in each state, the basic principles are the same. It starts when we register our cars – part of the fee paid is for compulsory [...]

If you feel like you, a family member or a friend is a victim of harassment, violence or at threat there are ways that you can ensure safety. What to do in Queensland Firstly speak to the police and make them aware of what is happening. The reports may need to be referred to at [...]

We are all aware of exclusion clauses that appear on invoices, tickets, agreements and noticeboards.  The purpose of these exclusion clauses is to exclude any liability on the part of the provider of the services and/or premises.  The question remains whether these clauses offer adequate protection from liability for damages. In a recent case (La [...]

The unwitting owners of the horse in South Africa that has been named “Black Caviar” have bowed to overwhelming public pressure and renamed their racehorse “Black Beluga” after an uproar in the racing industry.  Under the Australian racing rules and regulations, certain champion racehorse names cannot be used again ever if they fall into certain [...]

Organ donation is an emotive issue in the community, however it is an issue that every family should discuss amongst themselves.  In an effort to help to spread the word in relation to the importance of organ donation Attwood Marshall suggests to all their clients to address this issue to save further heartache when a [...]

There appears to be always different viewpoints on the question whether a landlord is liable if someone is injured in a rental property and the injury is caused by defects in the property. There are landlords who rent out investment properties and the concern is always the liability for personal injuries.  In a recent case [...]

Gold Coast residents would have noticed that the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) have been conducting a lot of upgrades to our roads lately. As part of the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031, the GCCC have vowed to develop and manage an efficient road network, which means that road works are something we are [...]

Three fatalities have resulted from an outbreak of listeria traced to Jindi cheeses.  Listeria is a type of bacteria that contains 7 species.  Listeria is a serious infection which is caused by eating foods contaminated by the bacteria  Ingestion of the listeria bacteria can result in listeriosis which can have fatal consequences. By 13 February [...]