ArticleBusiness Agent Licensing Exemption In New South WalesIn NSW, a person may be exempt from requiring a licence to provide business agent functions in certain conditions.AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleThe other side of the coin for landlords: SME Commercial Leasing Principles Code of Conduct Update (Part II)The Australian Banking Association has proposed measures to support commercial landlords who assist tenants in COVID-19.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticleRetail lease disputes in NSW to be dealt with by the new NCAT super tribunal divisionFour divisions of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) have now replaced 22 former tribunals in NSW.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleSuccess story: Settling a lease debt to avoid liquidationMany businesses suffer financial difficulty during their lease, for various reasons such as the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringPearce & Heers
ArticleDancing on the ceilingThe first floor ceiling of the premises, used as a restaurant and nightclub, collapsed, injuring a number of patrons. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall & Wilcox
Article10 Tips For Strata Remedial Construction ContractsWhy your strata work to repair or maintain your strata building is over budget, riddled with delays, plagued with costs overruns and variations at every turn.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleA club caterer can be a retail shop tenant by virtue of the licenceWhen the caterer was engaged in a one year licence agreement, the caterer had in fact entered into a retail shop lease.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAre you prepared for the New Year? What you need to know about the new Building Bond and Inspection Scheme in NSWDevelopers of strata buildings need to lodge a building bond with NSW Fair Trading, so as to remedy any building defects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleCalculating future rent based on past profit deemed not a breach - 10 September 2015There are standard criteria across the states and providing stability for commercial landlord and tenant dealings.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleCan I put my home on Airbnb?You are required to meet several laws & regulations governing short-term rentals before putting your home on AirBnb.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCatering Agreement may be a Retail Shop LeaseA contract for catering services to be made available to staff from within your premises may be a "retail shop lease".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleChanges to Foreign Investment Rules: Residential PropertyOn 24 April 2010 the Assistant Treasurer announced a tightening of the foreign investment rules for residential property. The changes include a package of penalties to ensure compliance.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHunt & Hunt
ArticleChanges to the Australian Consumer Law affecting retail leasesThe protection against unfair contractual terms under the ACL has been extended to certain kinds of small business.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleClawback Of Incentives Remains An IssueThe clawback of incentives and their enforceability remains a live issue with the courts treating clawback clauses as a penalty in certain circumstances.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionVincent Young
ArticleClawing back lease incentives in QueenslandThe Court considered the clawback of lease incentives after specified events, including a tenant's early termination.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBespoke
ArticleCommercial leases – How will Queensland address the issue?To consider how the Queensland government will address the Code, we can consider what NSW has already implemented.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleCommercial leasing: Permitted Use vs Lawful Use?Do your due diligence! Discusses permitted use & lawful use in a commercial lease.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleCompulsory acquisition of strata title in NSWThis exposure draft of Strata termination legislation could empower private citizens to acquire other people's homes. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCourt enforces protection of sub-tenants in an Australian first: What does it mean for landlords?A look at a recent Queensland Court decision on the rights of sub-tenants after the termination of the tenants.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCooper Grace Ward