Commercial and Retail Lease Lawyers
Finding the perfect commercial or retail property for your business is an exciting milestone. However, it’s difficult to know whether the commercial lease you are entering into is ‘normal’ or unfavourable. You could be stuck in a long-term lease with unfair terms or hidden costs! That’s where The Legal Shop comes in.
Our team of experienced lawyers provide comprehensive retail and commercial lease advice to help you secure the best lease terms. We provide lease drafting, review and negotiation at fixed fees. Our lawyers have managed the lease portfolios of national and international Australian retailers, and lease reviews are some of our most-praised work: see our client reviews.
How we can help commercial lease tenants
If you are a tenant, we can provide legal services to:
- Review your lease offer letter and provide suggested changes
- Review your potential retail or commercial lease terms and provide advice as to risks and suggested changes
- Review any related lease documents, such as incentive deeds, fitout deeds, subleases, transfer of lease deeds or variations of lease
- Negotiate your lease to get you a great outcome
Before you commit, our article on 3 ways to save money on your commercial lease is a good starting point.
How we can help commercial lease landlords
It is important to have a well-drafted commercial lease or lease renewal that protects your rights and interests. Our lawyers have years of experience working with businesses of all sizes to draft retail and commercial leases.
If you are a landlord, we can provide legal services to:
- Draft a tailored retail or commercial lease
- Draft documents related to leases, such as fitout deeds, transfer of lease deeds or variations of lease
- Assist with and draft your renewal of lease document
- Provide advice and negotiations for tenant consent requests
- Negotiate your lease to get you a great outcome
Frequently asked questions
Should I have a lease reviewed before signing?
Yes, always. A lease is usually one of the biggest financial commitments a small business makes, it’s drafted in the landlord’s favour, and the time to negotiate is before you sign. A fixed fee review tells you exactly what you’re committing to and what’s worth pushing back on.
What’s the difference between a retail and a commercial lease?
Retail leases are covered by state retail leasing legislation that gives tenants extra protections (such as disclosure requirements); ordinary commercial leases are not. Which regime applies depends on the premises and use, and it changes your rights significantly, so it’s one of the first things we check.
Can you review a lease outside Victoria?
Yes. We’re Melbourne based and review leases Australia-wide, checking the state-specific retail leasing rules that apply to your premises.
What does a lease review cost?
A fixed fee, quoted upfront. The first consultation is free.
Next steps
If you need legal services related to commercial leases, don’t hesitate to contact The Legal Shop today. Book a free consultation and get your lease looked at before you sign.
