What Franchisors Need to Know About Leasing
Many franchise agreements are ‘site based’ meaning that the franchise business operates from a particular premises (premises) as set out…
4 Key Terms to Include in an Employment Agreement
An employment agreement is a legal agreement between employers and their employees. The agreement dictates the terms and conditions of…
How Franchisors Can Comply With Privacy Obligations
The majority of franchisors are subject to the Privacy Principles and the Privacy (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth) which…
I’m a Franchisor. How Do I Lease the Franchise Location?
Unless the franchisee is operating a mobile franchise or working from home, chances are the franchise will require a lease…
How Franchisors Can Protect Their Intellectual Property
A franchise is a brand. At the heart of that brand is the franchise’s intellectual property, usually a logo, image…
Legal Obligations of a Tenant in a Commercial Lease
As a tenant, you must comply with the terms of your commercial lease. A commercial lease is a document that…
Is Airbnb Legal in Australia?
Websites such as eBay, Uber and Airbnb have revolutionised the way in which we use and sell goods and services. Rather…
Can Strata Schemes Prevent Airbnb Holiday Lets?
How Can We Be Lovers When We Can’t be Friends? – Michael Bolton With the twin proliferation of Airbnb holiday…
What Happens When an Option Window Closes?
Lease options allow a tenant to exercise a guaranteed right for a further term if they meet certain conditions. Failure…
What Do Legal Changes Mean for Retail Shop Leases in Qld?
From 25 November 2016, the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Act (Qld) (the Amendment Act) changed the existing retail leasing legislation,…
