Commercial Leases Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on commercial leases for australian businesses.
Make Good Clauses in Australian Commercial Leases
If you’re leasing a shop, office, warehouse or studio, chances are you’ll come across a clause in the lease called a “make good” clause. It often sounds simple: you return the premises...
16 June 2026
Assignment of Lease in Victoria: Steps and Risks for Small Businesses and Landlords
If you run a small business in Victoria, your lease can be one of your biggest commitments - and one of your biggest assets. Maybe you’ve outgrown your space, your location isn’t...
15 June 2026
Lease, Licence and Premises Issues for Coworking Spaces in Australia
Coworking spaces have unique property risks. Learn how lease, licence and premises issues work in Australia, what to check before you sign, and the common
15 June 2026
How To Respond To A Contract Offer
Getting a contract offer can feel like a win - and it often is. It might be a new client ready to sign, a supplier offering better terms, a landlord sending through...
12 June 2026Kiosk Lease Reviews: Key Issues for Australian Retail Businesses
A kiosk can be a smart retail option, but the lease terms often carry relocation risk, hidden costs and strict operating rules. This guide explains what
11 June 2026
Lost Bank Guarantee: How To Replace Or Reissue And Reduce Risk
Losing a bank guarantee can feel like a small administrative problem - until it suddenly becomes a big commercial and legal headache. If you’ve ever had a landlord, principal contractor, supplier, or...
11 June 2026
Commercial Lease Contract Sample: Review, Negotiate And Customise Your Lease
If you’re a small business owner looking at a new premises (or renewing an existing one), you’ll almost always be handed a “standard” lease contract sample and told it’s pretty routine. But...
11 June 2026Key Lease Terms for Road Transport Operators in Australia
Fitout access terms can make or break a road transport lease. This guide explains what Australian operators should check around early access, permitted
9 June 2026
Agreement For Lease vs Lease: Key Differences For Businesses In Australia
If you’re about to sign for new premises (or you’re negotiating with a landlord), you’ll often hear two documents mentioned: an Agreement for Lease and a Lease . They sound similar, and...
9 June 2026
Lessor’s Disclosure Statement For Commercial Lessors In Australia
If you’re leasing out a shop, office, warehouse or other business premises, you’ve probably realised that “just signing the lease” is rarely the whole story. In many parts of Australia (especially for...
9 June 2026
Is A Restaurant A Retail Shop? Key Legal Differences For Owners
If you run (or you’re about to open) a restaurant, café, takeaway store or bar, you’ve probably come across the question: is a restaurant a retail shop? It’s not just a “technical”...
4 June 2026
Signing Requirements for NSW Commercial Leases
Signing a lease can feel like a “finally!” moment. You’ve found the right premises, negotiated the commercial terms, and you’re ready to get the keys and start trading. But before you sign,...
2 June 2026
How To Break A Commercial Lease: Legal Steps, Risks And Options
Signing a commercial lease is a big step for any small business. It’s often the foundation for your shopfront, office, warehouse or studio - and it can feel like a turning point...
2 June 2026
Option To Renew Clauses in Commercial Leases in Australia
If you’ve found the right premises for your business, you’re probably thinking beyond the first lease term. You might be investing in fit-out, building a customer base in the area, and signing...
2 June 2026
Lease Terms Australian Art Galleries Should Review Before Signing
Art galleries often need more than a standard commercial lease allows. This guide explains the fitout access and lease terms Australian gallery operators
2 June 2026
What to Check Before Signing a Commercial Lease in Australia
Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest “point of no return” moments in a small business journey. You might be excited because you’ve finally found the right location. Or you...
2 June 2026
Who Pays Council Rates: Landlord Or Tenant?
If you’re leasing a shop, office, warehouse, clinic or studio, “rates” can quickly become one of those frustrating cost items that feels both unavoidable and unclear. You might be asking the same...
30 May 2026
Lease Assignment Fees When Transferring Commercial Leases in Australia
If you’re selling your business, restructuring, or simply moving to a new premises, you might be planning to transfer your current commercial lease to someone else. On paper, a lease assignment can...
28 May 2026
How To Give Notice Of Non-Renewal Of A Lease In Australia
If you lease your business premises, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually face the decision to stay, renegotiate, or move on. Sometimes the best commercial decision is to leave - whether you’re...
27 May 2026
Leasing For Small Businesses: Pros And Cons In Australia
Leasing can feel like the “middle path” between buying outright and going without. For many Australian small businesses, it’s how you get access to vehicles, equipment, commercial premises, or even high-value tech...
26 May 2026
Wet Signatures on PDFs: Legal Validity, When You Need One, Alternatives
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re ready to sign a contract, your supplier (or customer, landlord, lender, or investor) emails a PDF… and then asks for...
26 May 2026
Retail Turnover Meaning: What It Is And How To Calculate It
If you run a shop, café, online store, or any customer-facing business, you’ve probably come across the term retail turnover. It pops up in industry reports, government statistics, landlord discussions, and even...
25 May 2026
Comparing Lease Types for Australian Businesses
Signing a lease is one of those “big moment” steps in your business journey. It can be exciting (your own premises!) but it’s also a commitment that can be hard to unwind...
22 May 2026
Registered Lease: How To Register A Commercial Lease
If you’re leasing a shop, warehouse, office or other commercial space, you’ve probably heard the term “registered lease” thrown around. It often comes up right when you’re juggling fit-out timelines, bond payments,...
21 May 2026
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