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ChangesTo The Franchising Code - Effective From 1 July 20101st Jul 2010 Author: Maria StafurikAll Franchisors and Franchisees should be aware of the obligations imposed on parties to a franchise agreement pursuant to the Franchising Code of Conduct (‘the Code’) since 1998. Further amendments to the Code will come into effect from 1 July 2010 and will apply to all franchise agreements entered into on or after that date. Read more Management Rights18th Feb 2010 Author: SPGManagement Rights were invented on the Gold Coast in the mid 1970’s. People were buying units in developments for investment purposes. These developments had two primary needs; someone to caretake the development; and someone to let out the units so that the unit owners could get a return. To satisfy these needs, the practical idea was developed for a manager to both buy a unit in the development and use the unit both as the manager’s residence and a base from which to operate an onsite caretaking and letting agency business. Read more Sustainability Declaration16th Dec 2009 Author: Matthew BrookThe Building and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (QLD) (“Act”) has introduced a number of changes to both the Building Act 1975 (QLD) (“Building Act”) and the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (QLD) (“PAMD Act”). Read more |