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The National Cabinet agreed to implement a mandatory Code of Conduct on commercial leasing (Code), details of which were revealed on 7 April 2020.

The Act expands regulation-making powers for the purpose of responding to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19.

Franchisors may not be able to compel franchisees to pay for costly store fit outs and renovations of premises.

Companies and their directors must become informed in relation to the new standards to meet their regulatory obligations.

The executive committee for an OC is required to have its annual financial statements audited and tabled at its AGM.

Not all unmarried relationships are de facto relationships. Unless officially registered, it can be unclear when a relationship transitions from simply "dating" or "casual" to a de facto relationship.

FIRB approval is no longer needed for renewals or material lease variations if the tenant has held a similar interest.

This article summarises a recent case in Victoria which had to determine whether the Retail Leases Act 2003 applied.

S.32 provides certainty to a tenant who wishes to exercise an option to renew, but has concerns about new rent payments.

The Queensland Government has launched a review of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994, examining how the legislation governs rights, obligations and dispute resolution for retail tenancies. This review comes amid significant growth in retail turnover, constrained floorspace, rising rental prices, and a dramatic increase in mediation applications—from 24 in 2021-22 to 305 in 2024-25.

Changes to residential tenancy laws in most states and territories will affect landlord-tenant relationships..

This article is aimed at practical and proactive steps for Bodies Corporate to take to protect lot owners and residents.

The main reasons Side Deeds are being sought by financiers & ways to prevent stalemates then transpiring.

Status of laws & what to consider in mitigating the impact that forced lockdowns may have on landlords & tenants financially.

Recent case shows how courts may determine applications for relief against forfeiture of a retail lease in light of the COVID.

The existing COVID-19 commercial tenancy laws in WA will continue to apply for those tenants in financial hardship..

..includes a ban on evictions, pausing rental increases, land tax relief & implementation of mandatory code & rent relief.