Description

In this week's episode, Mark sought to know if he could use a gift card to buy another gift card and was advised that it generally depends on the vendor’s terms and conditions, which often prohibit it. Dennis queried his rights when he struggled to understand his truck driving instructor due to a language barrier; Nick suggested this could be a breach of the "due care and skill" requirement under Australian Consumer Law, and Dennis should request a refund or new instructor in writing. Finally, Patricia asked about the time limit for claiming a strata reimbursement for a repair she paid for 10 years ago, and Nick clarified the statutory limitation period is six years but she may be able to seek an extension under the Limitation Act by arguing her prior misunderstanding as "special circumstances".

Topics Discussed:

Gift card use to buy another

Executor's fees vs beneficiary's legal costs

Challenging unfair legal costs from estate

Service provider's due care and skill

Consumer rights for service language barrier

Statutory limit for reimbursement claims

Seeking extension for claim time limit