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LEGAL INSIGHTS

GENERAL DISCLAIMER || Information published on our blog is provided on a general basis only. It is not provided with your individual circumstances in mind and should not be interpreted as specific legal advice. For tailored legal advice, contact our lawyers to arrange an appointment or speak with a legal professional.

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Accelerated Builder / Consumer Dispute Mediation Service

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Aug 30
2 min

Accelerated Builder / Consumer Dispute Mediation Service

Ongoing shortages of building materials and skilled tradespeople is causing delays and cost increases in the construction industry. The...

New online tool on QBCC website - is your plumbing work notifiable?

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jul 17
1 min

New online tool on QBCC website - is your plumbing work notifiable?

So you’re a plumber…do you know if you are performing notifiable work? WHAT IS NOTIFIABLE WORK Notifiable work is a category of plumbing...

Advertising requirements when you don’t hold a contractor licence

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jun 13
2 min

Advertising requirements when you don’t hold a contractor licence

So, you don’t hold a QBCC contractor licence. Do you know your advertising obligations? We have put together some general information to...

If I’m renovating, when do I need to have a contract?

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Apr 29
2 min

If I’m renovating, when do I need to have a contract?

So, you’re renovating. Do you know when do you need to use a contract? We have put together a simple guide for Queensland renovators.

QBCC Licence Offences: A Simple Guide

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Mar 18
2 min

QBCC Licence Offences: A Simple Guide

Do you hold a QBCC licence? Do you know ‘what not to do’? We have put together a list of some common offences and how to avoid them.

Your legal checklist for buying a home in Queensland

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jan 30
4 min

Your legal checklist for buying a home in Queensland

We have put together some helpful reminders if you are buying a home in Queensland.

Queensland Construction Christmas Checklist: Are you in the know?

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Dec 13, 2020
2 min

Queensland Construction Christmas Checklist: Are you in the know?

If you work in the construction industry in Queensland, there are things you need to consider in the lead up to Christmas Shutdown.

What to expect when you’re building: The Handover

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Oct 26, 2020
2 min

What to expect when you’re building: The Handover

Building/renovating can be stressful and in the lead up to handover, it's important to understand the process to get the outcomes you want.

The BIFOLA Act: Changes to payment laws and what you need to know

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

The BIFOLA Act: Changes to payment laws and what you need to know

Do you know about the BIFOLA Act and upcoming changes to payment laws? We have put together a quick guide to help you get in the know.

Defective building complaints and what to do if you’re a Queensland homeowner

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

Defective building complaints and what to do if you’re a Queensland homeowner

Whether you’re building or renovating an existing one, it helps to understand your rights as a homeowner when it comes to defective work.

Tradie Talk: Terms of trade

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jun 15, 2020
3 min

Tradie Talk: Terms of trade

Before you start working on a job, it pays to provide customers with your terms of trade. That way, they know what to expect.

$40K PLUS up for grabs for first home buyers/new builds

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jun 11, 2020
2 min

$40K PLUS up for grabs for first home buyers/new builds

Government incentives can help you save big dollars on your first home/new build. Read out guide for more details.

COVID-19 and Building & Construction | What you need to know

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Apr 6, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 and Building & Construction | What you need to know

Here are five common questions answered plus links to credible sources and helpful industry resources to help you navigate COVID-19.

Building and construction contract delays and COVID-19

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Mar 20, 2020
2 min

Building and construction contract delays and COVID-19

With the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, here is what you should you be considering with your building & construction contracts.

Building and construction contracts

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Feb 13, 2020
2 min

Building and construction contracts

When entering into a construction contract in Queensland, it pays to understand who you are and who you are contracting with.

New licensing requirements now apply for mechanical services trades

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jan 13, 2020
2 min

New licensing requirements now apply for mechanical services trades

If you contract for, supervise or persoanlly carry out mechanical services work in Queensland, you will need to comply with new requirements

Can I build it? When building work is unlawful

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jan 6, 2020
2 min

Can I build it? When building work is unlawful

When it comes to undertaking to carry out building work, when exactly do you need a licence? We’ve broken down some of the legal jargon.

Ticking the legal boxes: Site signage and advertising

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Oct 24, 2019
1 min

Ticking the legal boxes: Site signage and advertising

Are you aware of your site signage and advertising obligations? Read our quick guide to make sure your business ticks all of the boxes.

Resolving building disputes

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Aug 13, 2019
3 min

Resolving building disputes

Resolving building disputes can be a stressful process. Find out what measures you can take to avoid them and what to do if one occurs.

What to expect when you’re expecting WorkCover: A Contractor’s Guide

Jensen & Co Lawyers

Jun 7, 2019
3 min

What to expect when you’re expecting WorkCover: A Contractor’s Guide

If you work as a contractor or even a subcontractor, who is responsible for WorkCover? Read our article to find out where you stand.