The short version 01You almost certainly need a review if the contract is long-term, high-value, contains a personal guarantee, or was drafted by the other side. 02Standard-form contracts now carry civil penalties if they contain unfair terms used against consumers or small businesses. 03The clauses that cause most disputes are liability and indemnity, termination, payment… Continue reading When Does Your Business Actually Need a Lawyer to Review a Contract?
Category: Commercial
Can Your Lender Refuse to Release Your Mortgage?
A lender cannot hold your property hostage by demanding you sign a Deed of Release that goes beyond what your mortgage allows. A Queensland Supreme Court decision delivered this week makes that clear. If you are trying to pay out a commercial loan and your lender is making it difficult, here is what you need… Continue reading Can Your Lender Refuse to Release Your Mortgage?