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Alison and Jillian Barrett are Principals at Maurice Blackburn. The Queensland sisters are experienced lawyers and passionate social justice campaigners.

Alison and Jillian Barrett are both principals at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Alison juggles motherhood, as well as heading up a major legal practice area. Younger sister Jillian also leads a team of lawyers and sports a double degree in Law and Journalism.

27/08/2026

How many nights can your partner stay over before your landlord gets a say? ❤️🏡🥸

One Queensland renter was reportedly told their partner could only stay two nights a week because they weren’t named on the lease, leaving them feeling watched in their own home.

It's sparked a bigger question about how much say landlords should have over what renters do in their own homes.

So, is a two-night limit a fair rule or a step too far?

What do you think?

An Aussie renter was shocked after receiving a 'creepy' message from their property manager.

21/08/2026

Bought an EV car but have nowhere convenient to charge it? ⚡🔌

Running a charging cable from your home across the footpath might seem like an easy solution but it could put you on the wrong side of the rules and potentially leave you with a hefty fine.

With EV ownership growing, charging access is becoming an issue for Australians without off-street parking.

Should our streets and infrastructure be adapting faster to keep up?

With more Australians switching to electric cars, many are discovering an unexpected problem if they don't have off-street parking.

14/08/2026

What happens when Dad’s promise and the will don’t tell the same story? 😞💔

A family home is at the centre of an inheritance dispute after one family member says their father told them the property would one day be theirs.

When expectations clash with legal entitlements, things can quickly become complicated.

So, does a verbal commitment carry any weight and what options are available if the estate doesn’t reflect what you were told?

A father's repeated promise that the family home would go to one child has ended in heartbreak after his death.

06/08/2026

A $23,000 Airbnb side hustle on someone else’s property. 💰👀

Sounds lucrative. But is it legal?

One Sydney landlord says she was blindsided after allegedly discovering her tenant had been running a short-term rental business from the apartment without permission.

Now she’s asking: what rights do landlords have when their property is being used in ways they never agreed to?

Read the full story here:

The landlord had no idea about the secret side hustle, and is now seeking compensation.

31/07/2026

Would you report your own parent? 🚗👴💔

One Victorian family is struggling with whether to intervene after noticing their ageing father becoming increasingly unsafe on the road.

It's a situation many families dread, balancing concern for a loved one's wellbeing with the fear of taking away their freedom.

Faced with the same situation, what would you do?

At what point should families raise concerns about a loved one's ability to drive?

24/07/2026

Cost-of-living pressures have many Australians looking for ways to save on electricity bills. 👕🔌

But when one Queensland renter chose to dry their clothes on their balcony, they were told to stop.

Can apartment rules really ban something so ordinary?

This week, we unpack what strata and body corporate rules can be enforced and where residents can push back.

Know your rights before you fold:

Can a body corporate ban you from drying clothes on your balcony? Our legal experts explain what strata laws allow and when by-laws go too far.

17/07/2026

⁉️ Vermin takeover? 🐀

One neighbour's backyard bird feeding habit has reportedly left an entire street battling rats, pigeons and other unwelcome visitors.

While one homeowner says they're simply looking after local wildlife, neighbours believe the entire street is paying the price.

If you were living next door, how would you handle this situation? 😰

What began as a kind-hearted act has turned into a problem for the community.

09/07/2026

Could a family favour come back to haunt you? 🏠💸

One Aussie couple says they spent years maintaining and renovating a relative's property, believing the home would remain in the family.

Now they're facing the prospect of walking away with nothing after plans changed.

Should family promises be treated the same as a written agreement?

What do you think? 🤔

They've just found out they're not entitled to anything.

03/07/2026

The latest strata battleground? EV chargers ⚡🚙🏢

One homeowner says they're being stopped from installing an EV charger in their apartment car space, claiming strata committees are making it harder for unit owners to embrace electric vehicles.

As more Aussies make the switch to EVs, should strata schemes get on board with the future, or are they right to be cautious?

What do you think? 🤔

One homeowner is furious that their strata committee is 'stuck in the past'.

29/06/2026

Imagine renting a home for the big backyard, only for your landlord to build another home on it 😳🏘️

One Aussie family says a backyard granny flat has significantly changed how they live, raising questions about privacy and whether they're still getting what they agreed to rent.

So, when major changes are made to a property during a tenancy, do renters have the right to ask for lower rent?

The law says this ⬇️

The renters were blown away by the landlord's move.

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