Law Clarified

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, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. This is Episode 3 in our Women in Business series. Mardee belie...

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 situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Lega...

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 process is so important. They also talk about the biggest misconception in Donna's industry - women don't understand the technical aspects of building and con...

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 used of course!) as a way of explaining when a builder could legally increase the contract price under a fixed price contract, and when it may not be allowed....

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 Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. This is Episode 1 in our Women in Business series. Mardee believes that as a small business owner,...

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 into a lawsuit against your builder.  If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.c...

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 heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, le...

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 you receive your building contract, how to cut through the jargon and what your obligations are under the contract.  If you have any questions about what you heard tod...

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 heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us,...

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 your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthston...

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.   This is Episode 7 of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies.  We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, ea...

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 that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hea...

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 that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by followin...

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 advice that suits your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by follow...

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? Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell discusses how, when and why an extension of time might be necessary during a building project. If you have any question...

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 at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social me...

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 contract law basics and how important communication skills are to running a successful building business.   If you have any questions about what you heard today or ne...

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 your situation, email us at law@hearthstonelegal.com.au   If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthsto...