What is a Commercial Retail Lease Agreement?

FOR LEASE sign in front of business

7th August 2024 Signing a commercial lease is a significant step for any business. It represents one of your first major financial commitments and requires careful attention to detail. However, it’s important to distinguish between two common types of commercial leases: Commercial Retail Leases and Commercial Leases. For clarity, if you are unsure whether your lease is a […]

Understanding the Key Differences Between a Lease and a Licence

21st June, 2024 When it comes to using premises, both leases and licences offer ways to grant rights, but there are significant legal distinctions between the two that should be understood before entering an agreement.  Lease Agreement: A lease provides a lessee with exclusive possession of a property for a specific period. Essential characteristics of a […]

Dealing with Strata Disputes

10th May, 2024 Dealing with strata disputes in New South Wales (NSW) can be complex, but understanding the process can help you navigate through it efficiently. Strata disputes involve disagreements between owners of lots in a strata scheme, the owners corporation (previously known as ‘body corporate’), strata committee, managing agent, building manager, or other interested […]

Registering Commercial & Retail Leases on Title

8th September, 2023 Are you a landlord or a tenant and you have a retail or a commercial lease, that has a term of three years or more inclusive of your options? If so, then as a landlord you may have a legal obligation to register the lease on the title of your property and […]