Law Talk Episode

22nd May 2025

Description

In this week's episode, Anna sought advice on an ongoing car accident claim involving a tow truck company and her insurer, RAC, with Nick suggesting Consumer Protection and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) as avenues for resolution. Lindsay raised concerns about a new development impacting his driveway, and Zeno questioned transfer fees for a new trailer, with Nick clarifying the buyer's responsibility and suggesting contacting the Department of Commerce. Finally, Greg discussed a parking fine issued by the Town of Cambridge due to an Easy Park registration error, highlighting the council's strict enforcement.

Topics Discussed:

Documenting social housing tenant issues

Documenting social housing tenant issues

Legal recourse for nuisance behaviour

Legal recourse for nuisance behaviour

Misconduct restraining orders

Misconduct restraining orders

Tow truck company regulations

Tow truck company regulations

Insurance claim dispute resolution

Insurance claim dispute resolution

Financial complaints authority assistance

Financial complaints authority assistance

Development impact on property

Development impact on property

Trailer transfer fees responsibility

Trailer transfer fees responsibility

Parking fine registration errors

Parking fine registration errors