Law Clarified
Episodes
18 episodes
5 years in, 5 lessons from building a law firm
In this special episode, host and Queensland construction lawyer Mardee Campbell shares five lessons from her first five years of building and running her own law firm.If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, lea...
So what does a building certifier do again?
Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt talk about why building certifiers are important to the building process.If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situat...
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Donna Dale confirms that women can read building plans too
In this special episode, host Mardee Campbell speaks to Donna Dale, a Queensland-based pool safety inspector and building certifier.Mardee and Donna talk about shiraz-coloured steel capped boots, and why the building certification proces...
My builder is trying to charge me more money! Help!
When can your builder increase the price to build or renovate your home?Join Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt, as they talk about fixed price contracts and share some of our client's stories (no names u...
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Renee Shae on discovering your personal and business values
On this special episode, host Mardee Campbell welcomes Renee Shae, a Brisbane-based personal brand coach, trainer and photographer. If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following H...
Ugh, I'm not happy with my builder's work. Now what?
Sue them! Sue! Sue! Sue! Well, that’s one option.But before doing that, join co-hosts Mardee Campell and Kellie Hunt, a pair of Brisbane-based lawyers, as they talk about some things you can do as a homeowner, before jumping ...
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Who is the QBCC?
Brisbane-based lawyers and hosts Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt break down the role of Queensland’s building industry regulator, the QBCC, and explain Queensland Home Warranty Insurance. If you have any questions about what you hea...
I got a building contract from my builder. Now what?
Reading a building contract can be like trying to understand a foreign film without subtitles. In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt step you through what you need to think about when ...
How do I choose a builder?
Queensland-based construction lawyers and co-hosts, Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt, want to make sure you have everything you need to choose the best person to build or renovate your home. If you have any questions about what you h...
Things all Queensland builders need to know
Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she walks builders through the fundamentals of Queensland’s residential building laws. If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits ...
QBCC wants to sue me for an insurance debt! Now what?
No builder wants to find themselves in a position where they’re on the hook to the QBCC for an insurance debt. In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell breaks down the QBCC’s debt recovery process. ...
"I just want to get paid!", said every builder running a building and construction business
I’m a builder and someone owes me money … now what?Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she steps builders through how to get paid.If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice tha...
I don't agree with the QBCC's decision. Now what?
In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell explains how you can appeal a QBCC decision and what builders can expect from the process. If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice...
Who are the QBCC and what do they do for Queensland builders?
Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she breaks down the roles and responsibilities of Queensland’s building industry regulator, the QBCC. If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advi...
I need more time to finish this house! Now what?
Did you know that most building disputes happen at the end of a project, at practical completion? And when the shit hits the fan, it could mean that you, the builder, will not get paid. So, what can you do to protect yourself...
What's a variation? And why should I care?
Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell breaks-down the Queensland laws about variations for domestic building work.If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us ...
Let's shake on it! Why do I need a written building contract?
Look, if you’re still relying on handshake deals and phone calls to lock-in your building contracts, you’re setting yourself up to get financially burned. In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell discusses...
I need a building and construction lawyer!
Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she introduces herself, our law firm (Hearthstone Legal) and the Law Clarified Podcast! If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits...