Residential, Commercial: Both or None – Leases

19, October 2020 ‘Taking Advantage of Kindness‘. Initial Enquiry A client attending our city offices distressed by the circumstances she had found herself in. Over the previous 18 months, the client, an elderly landlady owning several inner west apartments, had befriended a builder after completing some work at her residential property. They entered a contractual […]
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When Friends Become Litigants – Debt Recovery

16, October 2020 ‘Careful planning shortens the litigation process’ Initial Enquiry A client came to Harbourside Legal Commercial Services seeking help. His prized possession–a vintage car–had originally cost our client a substantial amount of money for restoration. A mechanic used to assist with some modifications, parked the car resulting in damage. The client and mechanic […]
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Quick turn-around in a problematic case – Partner visa (subclass 820/801)

The importance of obtaining correct advice and presenting all arguments and material when an application is lodged, cannot be understated. Importance of correct immigration advice and comprehensive work   Initial enquiry Our client initially came to Harbourside Legal Services seeking assistance with an immigration matter due to an error by a former representative; one that […]
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Not all is lost if you lose your permanent residency.

Situations can arise for people who once held permanent residency as an infant, and left Australia as a child, only to want to return to Australia as an adult with no viable permanent visa options (sometimes due to age, employment skill set etc.) Importance of obtaining legal advice and comprehensive work to regain permanent residency. […]
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