Articles & Legal Resources

Legal Articles & Resources

Practical guides covering property law, commercial law, litigation, and wills & estates — written by the experienced team at CLS Legal, Sydney.

Property Law

Rules for Dealing With Builders in NSW

Practical rules for managing builders in NSW — from vetting and contracts to supervising works and avoiding costly disputes.

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Property Law

Rules for Buying or Selling at Auction in NSW

Practical auction rules for buyers and vendors — bidding strategy, reserve price, cooling-off period, and vendor considerations.

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Property Law

Tenant Abandonment and Capital Allowances for Landlords

Understand your Division 43 Capital Allowance options when a tenant abandons your commercial property — two options explained.

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Property Law

First Time Property Buyers: What Do I Need to Know?

A complete guide for first-time buyers in NSW — contract review, exchange, cooling-off period, settlement, and conveyancing glossary.

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Property Law

Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common Explained

Joint tenants or tenants in common? Understand the right of survivorship, unequal shares, and what happens to your NSW property when a co-owner dies.

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Commercial Law

What You Need to Know About Put and Call Options

A detailed 28-point guide to put and call option transactions in NSW — from granting the option to exercising put options.

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Commercial Law

Put and Call Options in 5 Minutes

A concise guide to put and call option deeds in NSW — how they work, key terms, advantages, disadvantages, and how they combine.

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Commercial Law

Stakeholders Agreements in Property Sales

How collective property sales work in Sydney — what a stakeholders agreement covers when a group of vendors sell to a developer.

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Commercial Law

Minimising Bad Debt: Be the Squeaky Wheel

Five practical rules for NSW businesses to reduce bad debts, improve cashflow, and recover what you are owed effectively.

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Litigation

Preparing a Chronology for Litigation

Step-by-step guide to preparing a litigation chronology — organise your evidence and reduce legal costs from the start.

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Wills & Estates

Do I Need a Will?

Find out when you need a will, what to include, and how a solicitor helps ensure your wishes are legally carried out in NSW.

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Why Choose CLS Legal for Legal Matters?

CLS Legal has extensive experience advising clients on building and construction matters across New South Wales. Our principal, Carolyn Deigan, has represented both property owners and builders and understands the practical and legal issues that arise at every stage of a building project.

We provide clear, actionable advice from reviewing a building contract before you sign to representing you in a dispute if things go wrong. Call us on (02) 9279 0919 or email info@clslegal.com.au.