It Doesn’t Need to be a Riddle: Section 173 Agreements Explained

It Doesn’t Need to be a Riddle: Section 173 Agreements Explained  by Stephen Smith Solicitor, (Victoria Readership)

This article explores frequently asked questions about section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic) agreements. A Section 173 Agreement is a legal contract made between a responsible authority (i.e. your local council) and an owner of land (normally the registered proprietor) or a person in anticipation of that person becoming the owner of the land.