Disputed Property Matters

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Compulsory Acquisition: Will I be compensated?

Have you received notice that all or part of your land is required by an authority and they intend to compulsorily acquire it from you? 

Knowing about your compensation entitlements could make the world of difference!

Airspace Rights

Airspace Rights

It may initially seem that a crane using your airspace will have little impact on how you use and enjoy your land, however, there are a number of important issues that must be addressed if you are to have certainty and peace of mind over what could end up being a costly and ongoing interference if limits and requirements are not established.

Compulsory Acquisition - An Introduction

Compulsory Acquisition - An Introduction

Have you received notice that all or part of your land is required by an authority and they intend to compulsorily acquire it from you? 

If so, you should seek legal advice immediately so as to ensure that your position is protected and to ensure that you don't lose any rights that you may have (for example, some rights you may have are subject to strict time frames and may expire etc.). 

Easement Disputes

Easement Disputes

Disputes regarding easements can take various forms and involve many different questions of law and fact. Easement disputes of any form can have significant consequences for all parties involved and can have serious and irreversible effects on the ownership and value of the property involved.  

What is an Easement?

What is an Easement?

Easements come in all shapes and sizes, can be registered or unregistered and can be given by agreement or forced upon a land owner. It is no surprise therefore that easements can cause tensions between land owners.

To help you understand your rights and obligations we look at the threshold question of what is and is not an easement.

Avoiding unintended consequences in s38 PLA Applications

Avoiding unintended consequences in s38 PLA Applications

Orders sought when appointing statutory trustees to sell a disputed jointly-owned property must be carefully worded to avoid unintended consequences and costs. 

3 critical considerations when drafting Section 38 PLA Applications

3 critical considerations when drafting Section 38 PLA Applications

For lawyers in disputed property matters considering a Section 38 Property Law Act application – here are 3 critical considerations prior to making the application to the Court.