Leasing 101: ACT Section 111 Certificates So, you are a tenant and think you have found the perfect property in a shopping centre to lease.  You have successfully negotiated commercial terms, and it is time to formalise the arrangement.  When you receive the...

Leasing 101: ACT Section 104 Certificates So, you are a tenant and have successfully negotiated commercial terms on a short-term commercial lease.  When you receive the documents, you will likely also receive something called a Section 104 Certificate. So, what is...

Leasing 101: NSW Lessor and Lessee Disclosure Statements So, you are a tenant and think you have found the perfect retail property, or you are a landlord and think you have found the perfect tenant.  Both parties have successfully negotiated commercial terms, and it...

Leasing 101: ACT Disclosure Statements and Section 30 Certificates So, you are a tenant and think you have found the perfect retail or commercial property, or you are a landlord and think you have found the perfect tenant.  Both parties have successfully negotiated...

Leasing 101: Lease Security - Bank Guarantee or Cash Bond? When negotiating a commercial lease, it is a common requirement that the tenant provide security for performance of their obligations under the lease.  In the ACT the amount required to be provided cannot...

Leasing 101: Lease vs Licence – What is the Difference? When it comes to occupying a commercial premises, it’s a simple fact that not all rights to occupy are equal.  While both a lease and a licence at their core allow someone to occupy and operate from a property,...