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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Areas of Practice
    • Business & Commercial
    • Conveyancing
      • Buying Property
      • Selling Property
      • Retail & Commercial Leasing
      • Retirement & Nursing Home Property
    • Family Law & Divorce
      • Children
      • Divorce & Separation
      • Separation of Property & Assets
    • Wills & Estate Planning
      • Preparing your Will
  • For Clients
    • Your Secure Documents
  • Contact Us

Retail and Commercial leasing

What is a Retail or Commercial Lease?

A business property lease or commercial lease is a legally binding contract between a business owner and the owner of the real estate property.

Depending on your industry you may be required to have a retail lease, and Fox Cheshire can explain the differences and if a choice is available, the benefits of these.

Commercial and retail lease documents are a good deal more complicated than residential leases, because the lease is usually heavily customised to the individual situation. The lease terms and conditions need to be very carefully read to make sure that they match the needs of your business, as any mistakes at the beginning could make or break your new business.

Can I negotiate the terms?

Yes, lease terms are often negotiable. The specific terms or restrictions which may be up for negotiation include the rent amount, rent increases, the duration of the lease, the modifications you can make to the property and whether you can transfer or assign the lease.

What else should I look for?

This is hard to answer without knowing your specific situation and your business requirements. Some of the common things we find we need to discuss with clients include:

  • If you’re a new business, check that the length of the lease suits you, as many landlords prefer to lock in a longer lease.
  • There are several ways to calculate rental increases so make sure you understand and agree to the one chosen by your lessor.
  • Read the section on property improvements very carefully as it should set out who can make changes, who pays for the modifications and whether you have to return the property to it’s original condition at the end of the lease.
  • Make sure the lease includes all of the areas you expect to use including bathrooms, parking areas and common areas.
  • Be careful that the lease doesn’t stop you from erecting signs in certain areas.
  • Please make an appointment or discuss with us, before you make any commitments, including signing an offer, paying a deposit or moving anything you own into the property.

What if I am in a dispute with my landlord?

First, find your lease documents and read them carefully, making sure that you completely understand the legal terms and conditions.

Secondly, make sure you understand your legal rights and responsibilities and those of your landlord.

Then consider the options, which include negotiation, mediation, and court action.

Contact us to for legal advice specific to your business lease agreement from an experienced lease lawyer.

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Fox Cheshire

Fox Cheshire have assisted small and large businesses to start, grow and flourish, have bought and sold hundreds of properties with our clients, and have stood with thousands of clients to achieve or defend their legal position.

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  • 0434 369 600
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