Legal Insights
Victoria’s Developer Bond Scheme: What Developers and Owners Corporations Need to Know
Victoria is changing the rules for apartment developers. Under the new developer bond scheme, developers of residential apartment buildings of more than three storeys (in…
AML/CTF Laws Explained: Why We Verify Your ID
From 1 July 2026, the way we begin working with you is changing. New anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws (the AML/CTF reforms, often called…
Victoria’s 2026 Building Law & Home Warranty Changes
Victorian building law is changing significantly in 2026. This year will see many changes to laws affecting domestic building work with the first batch due…
Rectification Orders Victoria: Builder & Owner Guide
In major reforms to Victorian building laws, from 1 July 2026, the Building and Plumbing Commission (“BPC”) is granted power to issue rectification orders against…
Animal Activist Trespass and Copyright: Hendersons Legal Acts in High Court Appeal
David Henderson of Hendersons Legal is the principal solicitor for The Game Meats Company of Australia Pty Ltd (“Game Meats”) in an appeal heard by…
Here at Hendersons Legal we work in a wide variety of commercial and civil areas, including…
Our interstate agent services include: 1. Review and Compliance: Our team will review and assist with legal documents before they are filed with Court/VCAT. 2.…
What should you do if you find defective building works during your new house build or…
Finding defaults during the construction of a new home can be down heartening. We understand. All you want is the perfect new house and preferably…
A Five-Star Review from a First Home Buyer!
We’re thrilled to receive this fantastic review from one of our valued first home buyers! “Tim helped me buy my first property. He was great…
Where there is a will, there is a way!
We often get asked “when should I update my will?”. Whilst we recommend reviewing or updating your will every few years, there are certain life…
What to do if you receive a Creditors Statutory Demand
With interest rates rising and the cost-of-living soaring, many of our corporate clients find themselves in situations where they have creditors chasing them for money.…
Are you thinking of purchasing a unit?
If you are – there are a variety of details we recommend checking before you sign the contract or before it becomes unconditional. For example,…
What happens with your existing building plans when you terminate your building contract?
In many contracts, the builder has included a condition that provides that the copyright and intellectual property in the plans remains the property of the…