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November 28, 2024
By Liam Schofield
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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What is a Retail Lease?

A retail lease is any agreement granting for value a right of occupation of a premises for use as a retail shop irrespective of whether the right to occupy is exclusive, whether the agreement is express or implied, or whether the agreement is oral or in writing. A ‘retail shop’ is a premises used wholly […]

December 21, 2022
By Liam Tobin
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Documents that Pay the Rent – Understanding Rent Review in Retail Leases

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant trying to run your business from leased premises, it’s important to have a clear and comprehensive document that sets out everyone’s rights and responsibilities. In addition to having everything in writing, it is important to also obtain sound legal advice when it comes to understanding the rights and […]

June 22, 2022
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Exercise of Options for Leases

Options to renew that arise under commercial leases are far too often not exercised properly, lapse and therefore are null/void. An option to renew is a clause that is contained in some Leases and is negotiated when entering into the initial Leasing agreement between the parties. An option to renew allows the Tenant to renew […]

May 26, 2022
By Liam Tobin
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Landlord obligations at the end of a Retail Lease

Asking Retail Tenants to Leave No one likes a houseguest that doesn’t know when to leave, and neither does a landlord in a Retail Lease. The Lease: What it Does and Doesn’t Say Whether you are a landlord or a tenant trying to run your business from leased premises, it’s important to have a clear […]

May 26, 2022
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Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Lease Registrations in New South Wales

The property and conveyancing sectors have substantially changed over the past few years. Not only has technology altered the way in which such transactions are conducted, these matters are now effectively instantaneous, with additional safeguards and further requirements necessary in order for parties to engage with such forums. In recent times, PEXA has brought about […]

March 25, 2022
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Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Commercial Leases and Stamp Duty in NSW

Stamp duty can be a difficult concept to understand and is particularly challenging when parties are considering whether this is payable across NSW in relation to various commercial leases. It is important that thorough consideration is afforded to this area of law to ensure that no unwarranted penalties are incurred throughout or after the leasing […]

June 4, 2020
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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The Value of an Option in a Commercial Lease and How to Protect it

As a tenant when negotiating the terms of a commercial lease one of the most valuable things to obtain is what is called an “option”. An option is a term in a commercial or retail lease that permits a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the initial lease period for a further […]

March 19, 2020
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease situation? LandLord or Tenant?

Following on from one of the worst fire seasons in living memory many Australians have at the front of their minds the issue of fire safety. Often (and rightfully) this is in the context of what can one do as a home owner to better protect their home and loved ones. But the tragedy of […]

February 26, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Retail Lease Disclosure

It is important for all parties to understand their obligations before entering into a lease. The Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) seeks to ensure that the important information is at hand before entering into a retail lease. Generally, a lease will fall within the definition of a Retail Lease for the purposes of the Act […]

Lease negotiations: authority to act

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of NSW in respect of a Lease highlights once again the necessity to ensure that in any negotiations enquiries are made and satisfactory responses received to ensure that the party with whom you are dealing has authority to enter into and conclude negotiations. In the case in question […]

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Commercial & Retailing Leasing

What is a Retail Lease?

Documents that Pay the Rent – Understanding Rent Review in Retail Leases

Exercise of Options for Leases

Landlord obligations at the end of a Retail Lease

Lease Registrations in New South Wales

Commercial Leases and Stamp Duty in NSW

The Value of an Option in a Commercial Lease and How to Protect it

Who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease situation? LandLord or Tenant?

Retail Lease Disclosure

Lease negotiations: authority to act

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