From 1 July 2025, the prescribed threshold under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) (‘RCLA’) will increase from $400,000 to $420,000, reshaping the rights and obligations of many Landlords and Tenants under existing or new retail shop leases. Application of the RCLA There are various factors which determine whether leased premises fall within […]

CASE NOTE: Coles v Dormer & Ors (No 2) [2016] QSC 28  The Supreme Court of Queensland recently awarded damages to a homeowner whose unique house was copied by some neighbours. The facts Mr Coles bought a unique house in a compound at an auction in Queensland. The Dormers were unsuccessful bidders in this auction. […]