In Roberts Construction Group Pty Ltd v Drummond Carpentry Services Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 246, Merton Lawyers’ building and construction division was recently successful in having an adjudication determination review application dismissed on behalf of a subcontractor client in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

The Litigation Team at Merton Lawyers recently acted for the Respondent in the Supreme Court of Appeal matter of Lanshan Pty Ltd (ACN 159 606 818) v F3 Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACN 163 104 578) [2024] VSCA 59. This proceeding was heard on appeal following our client’s success in the earlier County Court of Victoria Proceeding (also conducted by Merton Litigation Head Nick McKenzie-McHarg) Lanshan Pty Ltd v F3 Enterprises Pty Ltd [2022] VCC 1850.

The Section 32 Statement is a mandatory document provided to the prospective purchaser of real estate by the vendor (seller). The purpose of the Section 32 Statement is to disclose information which may affect the value and the use of the land being sold in a property transaction.

The final inspection, is the Purchasers opportunity to conduct a final inspection of the property prior to the settlement date.

NSW District Court reminds prospective litigants that they will take a more interventionist approach in case managing “backyard” defamation claims.

Asset based lending is a practise where lenders provide credit on account of the assets provided as security for the loan. Traditionally, asset based lending has often been entered into by lenders without proper consideration of the borrower’s capacity to meet the terms of their respective loan agreements.

A water ingress at your property is capable of causing structural damage as well as triggering lingering issues like mould and rising damp. This article considers the circumstances in which Owners Corporations are liable to contribute to rectification costs incurred by you.

Guidance for building practitioners relating to “low value” claims that are made pursuant.