Who pays for essential safety measures – Landlord or Tenant?
It is quite commonly known that Landlords are responsible for costs and maintenance of safety requirements in retail premises in Victoria. This is the case under both the Building Act 1993 (Vic) and...
Big wins for retail tenants, have you heard the news?
The changes to the NSW retail leases legislation provides some excellent practical changes for the tenants. I cannot begin to count the number of times I have argued with a landlord to require t...
Got a shopping centre lease? Time for a review under new unfair contract laws
Are you a shopping centre landlord, or a tenant of a shopping centre? It is essential that you review your standard form contracts. New laws are coming into effect 12 November 2016, which will prote...
3 Costly Mistakes when Selling Your Business
So, you are ready to take the huge step of selling your business - but did you know that it isn't always as easy as simply signing off on a sale contract? Many first-time sellers overlook a few impor...