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Industrial Leases

Industrial leases include factory floors, warehouses, showrooms, storage buildings, bulky goods, workshops & high clearance Industrial leases require special attention to the terms of the lease, particularly in relation to structural maintenance and repairs and the obligations of the tenant to restore or refurbish the premises at the end of the lease.

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Leases Retail

The Law Company has extensive experience in acting for both landlords and tenants of retail leases and dispute resolution and mediation on leasing issues. For landlords, we offer expertise in: preparation and negotiations of lease agreements for retail premises including premises in shopping complexes preparation and negotiations of licence agreements for retail premises preparation of landlord's disclosure statements for retail premises advising on lease administration For tenants, we can assist in various aspects including: negotiations of lease agreements for retail premises liaising with landlords and negotiations in assignment of lease situations reviewing landlord's disclosure statements We can advise on associated matters such as whether there are any parking rights and also any Body Corporate responsibilities (if applicable). We can review and negotiate your retail lease so that you have certainty with regard to the key terms along with the comfort that there no "hidden" terms that will later become detrimental to your business. Amongst other things, you should consider: the initial rent and method of increasing the rent; your ability to transfer or assign the lease, and the expense of doing so; the possibility of subletting the premises; your rights to end the lease if the premises is damaged or destroyed; duration of the lease and your right to renew it; who pays for outgoing and other charges; the types of insurance required and who contains it; the consequences of failing to pay rent; and ways of resolving disputes. Michael McHugh BA LLB (Hons) is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law. Call The Law Company on 1800 NSW LAW

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Retail Leases

A vast number of retail leases are signed each day in Australia. For retail business owners they can be complex, time-consuming, and often unfairly weighted. The Law Company welcomes your enquiries should you be about to sign or draft a commercial retail lease.

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