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Articles by Emma Heuston

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About Emma Heuston

Emma has 15 years of experience in legal practice in commercial leasing, specifically in the areas of Commercial Leasing, Franchising and Estate Planning. Emma is also a contributing author for Lexis Nexis Australia and a freelance writer, having had pieces published at Kidspot, Flying Solo and Business Woman Media.

February 28, 2020

How Do Changes to Contract Law Affect My Car Wash Lease?

Do you operate a car wash? If you do, you will have undoubtedly entered into...

December 20, 2019

Unfair Contract Provisions in Leases for Small Business

Let’s face it. Life is full of unfair moments. Who can forget the 2016 Bachelor...

December 20, 2019

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...

December 10, 2019

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...

July 11, 2019

What Are The Additional Costs Associated With A Commercial Or Retail Lease?

If you are considering entering into a commercial or retail lease, you will likely be...

July 9, 2019

How Franchisors Can Comply With Privacy Obligations

The majority of franchisors are subject to the Privacy Principles and the Privacy (Enhancing Privacy...

April 17, 2019

In Brief: Class Actions Against Dick Smith

Dick Smith Holdings Limited’s sudden entry into voluntary administration on 4 January 2016 took many...

February 27, 2019

When Does My Landlord Have to Make Repairs to the Property?

Repairs under a commercial lease can be a point of contention between a landlord and...

February 22, 2019

What Does Permitted Use Mean in a Lease?

It can be a minefield to navigate through the different terms within a commercial lease....

February 22, 2019

Tenant Guide to Retail Leasing in Victoria

If you are looking to lease retail premises in Victoria, there will be a number of...

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