A retail lease is a type of commercial lease in premises that are wholly or predominantly used for retail shop business. Each state has different legislation that you must comply with. Be careful as you must comply even as early as the negotiation phase or you could be in breach and penalties may apply.

Tenant Services

• Saving you money by negotiating favourable terms for your lease.
• Reviewing your lease from a retail and commercial perspective.
• Ensuring the agreed terms are incorporated into the lease.
• Providing knowledge on the law to ensure compliance.
• Assisting in relation to exercise of options. Please note that oral acceptance is insufficient.

Landlord Services

• Saving you money by negotiating favourable terms for your lease.
• Assisting in drafting Heads of Agreement and condition letters, so that the negotiated terms are clearly documented.
• Preparing the lease as agreed between the parties.
• Providing knowledge on the law to ensure compliance.
• Assisting with preparing associated documents including Lessor’s Disclosure Statements.
• Preparing documents that outline preconditions before the lease commences such as an Agreement for Lease.
• Assisting in relation to exercise of options and all proper procedures including rent reviews.
• Assisting in lease termination due to tenant breach.