How to recover money that's owed to you
If someone owes you money but is unwilling or unable to pay, what legal options do you have? And what is the likelihood of you recovering that debt? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, says your c...
29 Syys 201914min
A builder has done shoddy work - what are your options?
If you believe your house has been built with defects, what can you do? Confronting the builder directly can help, but it's not always possible. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, takes us through some of...
15 Syys 201913min
Who can challenge a will?
Many factors can determine the outcome of somebody challenging a will. For example, is the applicant related to the deceased? If not, then what was the relationship between the challenger and the pers...
1 Syys 201914min
Residential building contracts: what you should know if you're building
If you're engaging a contractor to build your house or making an extension, what can and can't you do? For example, can you legally enter the worksite while contractors are working? How do you check i...
18 Elo 201916min
Unfair Dismissal: what happens if your employee lodges a claim?
Sometimes, an employee might object or even lodge a claim of unfair dismissal against the employer. If that ever happens, as a business owner or as an employee dismissed, what can you do? Paul Cott, P...
4 Elo 201920min
A new podcast that shines a light on legal issues
For most of us who rarely engage in the legal system, the law can be a confusing beast. Have you ever been curious about some of the more common legal issues? Each fortnight, Paul Cotts, Principal Law...
24 Heinä 20191min
