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The decision provides useful guidance on the requirements of a gross sum costs order and a reminder to parties that they must attend attend a mediation in good faith or risk costs consequences.

Commercial leasing can be complex and there are an array of aspects which both landlords and tenants should be aware of.

In recent case, court had to decide whether the repayment clauses in the incentive deed were enforceable, or whether they amounted to penalties.

It is time for the government to step in and bring uniformity and certainty to the laws governing short term letting.

Valuable insights into the challenges that landlords and tenants face in understanding their rights and responsibilities.

Prescribed threshold for annual rent under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) (Act) has been increased.

Whether or not a lease is a retail lease is a matter of law and parties cannot make a lease retail simply by agreement.

If the lease is for agricultural land, it is important that the use is drafted appropriately so the Act does not apply.

Article advises property managers regarding providing statements of anticipated outgoings in accordance with s46 of the RL Act.

Recent decision highlights that a valuer must be very careful in reviewing the market rent review clause in a lease.

The court ruled in favour of the tenant, concluding that the owner was not entitled to loss of bargain damages.

Suggestions for commercial lessees who have signed up for a lease & are now reconsidering their position.

If you haven't had the time to read the 65-page Issues Paper, then this is a summary of some of the issues it explores:.

Before you decide what to do when your tenant has breached the Lease, you need to know the circumstances of the breach.

Recent case reminds landlords that residential premises must be adequately maintained to avoid potential significant losses.

A forthcoming review of NSW strata laws will provide more clarity surrounding the keeping of animals in apartments.

On 26 February 2010 the Supreme Court of Queensland handed down a decision which illustrates the importance of carefully drafting special conditions in property contracts.