• Mistakes are often made in describing the interest claimed in a caveat. Is it possible to amend the caveat to claim the correct interest? Macaulay J considered this issue in Percy & Michele Pty Ltd v Gangemi [2010] VSC 530. where the interest claimed was “estate in fee simple” when it should have been “an equitable

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  • Leases commonly deem there to be an assignment of the term of the lease if change in the principal shareholding of the tenant or the directors of the tenant takes place that that alters the effective control of the tenant. The landlord’s written consent is usually required to such an assignment. If there is a term in the

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  • In Victoria a purchaser of land takes the land subject to “the interests of a tenant in possession of the land”. See: s.42(2)(e) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958.  The section protects a person who is in actual occupation of the land. Finkelstein J said the following  in  Money for Living (Aust) Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)

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  • Traditionally leases in Victoria have not been registered because of the protection afforded by s. 42(2)(e) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958 which provides that : “….land which is included in any folio of the Register or registered instrument shall be subject to – ….. (e)   the interests of (but excluding any option to

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  • Section 146 notices

    There is a common misconception that receipt of a valid notice under s 146(1) of the Property Law Act 1958 requires the tenant to rectify the defaults alleged   within the time specified.  The purpose of a notice is to give the tenant an opportunity to consider its position and give a response: See: Primary RE Limited

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  • There is a translation key (widget) on the mirrored blog for ease of reading for non-English speaking members of the public or professionals. The mirrored blog can be found at http://roberthaybarrister.blogspot.com.au/     Section 52 of the Retail Leases Act 2003 implies into a lease a term that the “landlord is responsible for maintaining in a condition consistent

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  • There is a translation key (widget) on the mirrored blog for ease of reading for non-English speaking members of the public or professionals. The mirrored blog can be found at http://roberthaybarrister.blogspot.com.au/   When premises are sold the question often arises as to whether a tenant can enforce  covenants contained in the lease against the new owner? At common

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  • There is a translation key (widget) on the mirrored blog for ease of reading for non-English speaking members of the public or professionals. The mirrored blog can be found at  http://roberthaybarrister.blogspot.com.au/   What is the effect of a purchaser of land nominating a nominee under a nomination clause contained in the contract: what rights and obligations does

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  • There is a translation key (widget) on the mirrored blog for ease of reading for non-English speaking members of the public or professionals. The mirrored blog can be found at http://roberthaybarrister.blogspot.com.au/   It is extraordinary how often lawyers overlook the cardinal rule when dealing with land: anything intended to have legal effect must be in writing. See:

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  • There is a translation key (widget) on the mirrored blog for ease of reading for non-English speaking members of the public or professionals. The mirrored blog can be found at http://roberthaybarrister.blogspot.com.au/   Section 52 of the Retail Leases Act 2003  is proving to be a difficult provision to apply. Section 52 implies into a retail premises lease a

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