Publications

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Statutory Demands in QLD - 3 Fatal Flaws That Will Sink a Developer's Offsetting Claim

A statutory demand can trigger the liquidation of your development company. Learn the three most common and fatal flaws developers make when using an offsetting claim as a defence, from weak evidence and miscalculations to procedural errors, and discover the strategy needed to protect your business.

John Merlo

2 days ago14 min read

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The Subcontractor's 21-Day Playbook for Defeating a Statutory Demand

A statutory demand is a legal ambush that can put your company out of business in 21 days. Learn how to fight back using a genuine offsetting claim for defects, delays, and other back-charges. This emergency guide for Queensland subcontractors explains the critical steps you must take to gather evidence, file a court application, and defeat the demand before the unforgiving deadline expires.

John Merlo

4 days ago14 min read