OPINIONby Tim O’Dwyer M.A., LL.BSolicitorConsumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au Simon Tsang was a novice property investor who made his second inspection of a likely rental house on a Saturday. That night the saleslady from the seller’s estate agency phoned. She wanted Simon to make an offer. So he did – over the phone. When the saleslady became a little stroppy Simon willingly increased his offer. Still not happy, the saleslady told Simon she would give him...
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In September 2010, Peter Mericka, director of Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd (‘LRE’), published an article entitled ‘Consumer Affairs Victoria – the Reason We Need a Corruption Commission’. (‘the article’) on this website. In the article, Mr Mericka states that Mr Devlin’s legal advice ‘does not stand up to scrutiny, and quality control in the Legal Development Branch appears to be seriously lacking’. This statement was republished in correspondence , emails and a blog conducted...
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In September 2010, Peter Mericka, director of Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd (‘LRE’), published an article entitled ‘Consumer Affairs Victoria – the Reason We Need a Corruption Commission ‘ (‘the article’ ) on this website. In the article , Mr Mericka states that Dr Noone is a ‘disgrace ‘, has pursued Mr Mericka and LRE ‘for corrupt self-interest’ and has displayed a ‘corrupt charade’. These statements were republished in various correspondence, emails and a blog...
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