How Does e-Conveyancing Work?
Electronic conveyancing, or e-Conveyancing, refers to settling a conveyancing transaction through an electronic lodgement network operator (ELNO). Currently, PEXA is the only…
I’m a Retail Tenant. How Does the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice Protect Me?
The Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice (the Code) is a set of guidelines that the National Retail Association and…
Why is Permitted Use Important in a Retail or Commercial Lease?
The permitted use in a retail or commercial lease describes how you, as the tenant, can use the leased premises.…
What Are the Legal Elements of a Retail or Commercial Lease?
When you think about a retail or commercial lease, you may imagine the: paperwork that a landlord gives a tenant;…
Do I Need a Condition Report for My Retail or Commercial Lease?
Before you enter into a retail or commercial lease, it is important that you and the landlord thoroughly inspect the…
I’m a Retail Tenant. What is Turnover Rent?
As a retail tenant, you pay a set amount of base rent every year under your retail lease. However, you may…
I’m a Retail Tenant in NSW. What Are My Rights?
If you are a retail tenant in New South Wales (NSW), there are a number of rights and protections that…
What Advice Should I Get Before Signing a Retail or Commercial Lease?
Signing a retail or commercial lease is an important time for business owners. However, you should be wary of signing your…
I’m a Tenant. Can I Withdraw my Notice to Renew a Lease?
A commercial or retail lease may include an option or options for you to renew your lease after the initial…
I Haven’t Received a Disclosure Statement. What Can I Do?
Each state or territory in Australia has specific laws relating to retail leases. The retail leasing laws in every state…
