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Notice to perform, notice to complete and service of notices

This comprehensive guidance note provides expert legal insight into the critical concepts of notice to perform and notice to complete within property law contracts across Australian jurisdictions. Practitioners must understand the nuanced distinctions and procedural requirements involved in serving these notices to protect contractual rights effectively.

Topics Covered

  • Notice to perform by jurisdiction
  • Notice to complete by jurisdiction
  • Serving the notices
  • Terminating a sale of land contract for breach

Essential Insights

  • Assess jurisdiction-specific distinctions between notices that affect termination rights and timing.
  • Consider how "time of the essence" clauses influence the necessity and form of notices issued.
  • Recognise that defective or incomplete notices may still impact contract enforceability but carry risks.
  • Understand procedural nuances in serving notices, including electronic methods and service on nominees.
  • Identify critical case law shaping notice requirements, without full procedural disclosure in this preview.

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