Commercial & Retail Leases

Having the right Lease in place can make a big difference to the value and tenure of your business or property investment.

Our Commercial Lease Lawyers can provide assistance to negotiate or finalise a Lease or Agreement for Lease. Additionally, if you have a question about how a clause in an existing Retail or Commercial Lease applies, want to know if you can terminate a Lease or are in dispute under an existing Lease then we can help you.

Our Leasing Services

Our experienced Property Lawyers can assist with all aspects of commercial and retail leasing including:

Drafting and reviewing Commercial and Retail Leases;
Drafting and reviewing Retail Lease Disclosure Statements;
Negotiating and providing advice in relation to Lease terms and Agreements for Lease;
Advice in relation to Lease disputes, terminating Leases and compliance with the Retail Leases Act;
Assignments and Surrenders of Lease; and
Recovery of unpaid rent and building maintenance disputes.

We provide Commercial Lease and Retail Lease legal services to business owners and property investors in Newcastle, Sydney and the greater NSW region.

Call now to speak to one of our Commercial Lease Lawyers.

The right Lease adds value to both the property and the Tenant’s business.

Whether you are negotiating a Retail or Commercial Lease or need assistance with an existing Lease, our team include some of the most experienced Commercial Leasing Lawyers Newcastle has to offer – we can help you get it sorted.

How We Help

We assist both Landlords and Tenants of commercial offices, industrial properties, shopping centres and retail shops.

As Commercial and Retail Leases are agreements that bind parties for usually 3-5 years it is important for both the Tenant and the Landlord to ensure that the Lease they enter into is appropriate for their individual circumstances.

When disputes arise they need to be resolved or addressed swiftly to reduce losses to Landlords and/or protect business value for Tenants.

Landlords

It is essential that your Tenant signs an effective and enforceable Lease before taking possession of your property.

Additionally, the Lease should include adequate securities or guarantees, limitation and exclusion of liability clauses, indemnities and dispute resolution provisions to protect your investment and make the Lease attractive to future purchasers of the property.

Whilst good Leases add property value, bad Tenants need to be dealt with swiftly, particularly if the Lease gives inadequate security. This will typically involve termination, taking possession and finding a new Tenant.

We help Landlords with all matters relating to commercial leasing for properties in Newcastle, Sydney and across NSW.

Tenants

You should obtain legal advice before signing a Lease or taking possession of leased premises as some Leases contain particularly onerous provisions that could have a significant negative impact on your business at a later stage.

It is important that your lease also include appropriate options to renew and rent review provisions to maximise goodwill attached to the site for you and any future purchase of your business.

Our Commercial Lawyers are experienced in helping business owners negotiate favourable lease conditions for sites in Newcastle, Sydney and greater NSW.

Call now to speak to one of our Commercial Lease Lawyers

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

Christa Chapman

Solicitor

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Roberts Legal were able to provide the best advice to minimise risk and ensure a smooth transaction.

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Commercial & Retail Leases

Having the right Lease in place can make a big difference to the value and tenure of your business or property investment.

Our Leasing Services

Call now to speak to one of our Commercial Lease Lawyers.

The right Lease adds value to both the property and the Tenant’s business.

How We Help

Landlords

Tenants

Call now to speak to one of our Commercial Lease Lawyers

Amanda Crosbie

Christa Chapman

Security of Payment Guide

Safe Harbour Guide

Recent Articles

NSW Commercial Leasing Regulations for Covid-19

Commercial Leasing ‘Code of Conduct’

Do you Own or Lease Commercial or Retail Premises?

Commercial & Retail Fitouts. How you could find yourself out of business before you even begin.

Success Stories

Long term shopping centre owners set to enjoy retirement.

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Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

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