ARTICLE · 02 JUNE 2020

COVID-19 WA Commercial tenancies code of conduct

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Key points from the mandatory code of conduct, small commercial lease principles to apply during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The long-awaited Commercial Tenancies Code of Conduct for Western Australia has been finalised and Gazetted in the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Regulations 2020 today, 29 May 2020 (the Code).

The Code comes into effect from tomorrow (30 May 2020) and complements the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (the Act).

The Code sets out small commercial lease principles to apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of key points to note from the Code are:

Who does the Code apply to and who must comply?

The Code applies to:

A small commercial lease that is a relevant small commercial lease
A person who is a landlord under a relevant small commercial lease

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