The construction industry has come under fire recently due to its allegedly ‘adversarial’ nature, something which if true has the potential to fuel a variety of contract disputes. In an industry where contract disputes are at an all time high and at their most expensive - a report called 'Does…
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Are you a landlord that has been involved in a commercial lease dispute? Unfortunately, this is quite a common occurrence. Even if you haven’t yet been involved in a dispute with your tenants, it’s a good idea to make yourself aware of potential issues you might face in the future.…
Read moreRemoving squatters from a commercial property
People squatting in your property feels frustrating and unjust, particularly if the property is intended for commercial purposes and you have businesses lined up to take up tenancies. The key to resolving the issue is understanding what each party (you, the landlord, and the squatters) are allowed to do. Our…
Read moreArchitect and client relationship pitfalls
During any architectural project, there are numerous ways in which communication between vital parties breaks down and then delays the project’s completion. The vital parties are the architect or architectural firm carrying out the work, and the client that hired them. There is an exchange of ideas that, if poorly…
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