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These two bills are part of a strata accommodation reform process, following the Strata Title Law Reform Position Paper.

The recent Feletti case has highlighted the limitations of NSWCAT to enforce by-laws against tenants in a strata scheme.

Landlords who knowingly allow illicit tobacco or unlawful vaping products to be sold from their premises could face serious penalties, including fines & imprisonment.

Article explains options to renew a lease, how to manage them and provides case examples.

A recent Victorian case has confirmed that a liquidator of a landlord can disclaim a lease so as to terminate a lease.

If lot owners face inflating estimates and levies, there may be some recourse to seek compensation from the developer.

If passed by the Parliament in its current form, the Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2016 will represent a significant update to the Retail Leases Act 1994 (Act).

The Property Agents and Motor Dealers and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Qld) (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 24 March 2010.

If a tenant does not exercise an option to renew within the required time, the interest created by the option lapses.

These indicated potential legal reforms on the nature and extent of property managers' duties to landlords and tenants.

The Qld government recently introduced regulations that effectively extend the window for tenants to seek rent relief.

Queensland landlords and tenants with commercial leases should review outgoings and land tax recovery clauses in leases.

When you are negotiating a lease with the landlord (or agent), ensure you are aware of demolition & relocation clauses.

If you are a landlord with a property portfolio financed, you can expect your financier to examine the rental returns.

Reforms include increasing the obligations and responsibilities on committee members.

The Tribunal found that, where there is no occupation and no lease, a deposit is not payment of rent under a lease.

Reform of Queensland strata title laws could better enable termination of community titles schemes for re-development.