Retail & Commercial Leases
Experienced Brighton lease lawyers for retail and commercial tenants and landlords
Quinn & Quinn can provide assistance with retail and commercial leases in a number of capacities. It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced commercial lawyer before entering a lease, as it has the potential of becoming a negative impact on your business' cash flow at a later stage.
Quinn & Quinn can assist you with:
- Drafting and reviewing retail and commercial leases
- Negotiation for the terms of the lease (including rent, transfer options, duration, exit and renewal options)
- Subletting of premises
- Insurance advice and assistance identifying the most suitable business insurance opportunities
- Possible dispute resolution
Contact us to find out more or to arrange an appointment with an experienced lease lawyer in Brighton.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) applies to most retail premises in Victoria where the tenant occupies less than 1,000 square metres. It provides tenants with important protections around disclosure, rent reviews, outgoings, lease renewal and dispute resolution. We can advise whether your lease falls within the Act and what rights it gives you.
A make-good clause requires the tenant to restore the premises to a specified condition at the end of the lease. This can be very expensive if it requires removing fit-out, repairing damage or repainting. It is important to negotiate the scope of this obligation before you sign, as the cost of compliance at lease end can be significant.
That depends on the terms of your lease. Some leases include a break clause or early termination option. If yours does not, you may still be able to negotiate an exit with the landlord, assign the lease to a new tenant, or in some cases rely on specific provisions of the Retail Leases Act. We can review your options based on your specific lease terms.
Why Choose Quinn & Quinn
Lease Expertise
We review and draft leases regularly for both tenants and landlords, so we know the terms that matter and the traps to avoid.
Retail Leases Act Knowledge
Victoria's Retail Leases Act provides important protections for tenants. We ensure you understand and benefit from these rights.
Negotiate Better Terms
Rent, outgoings, make-good, options and exit clauses are all negotiable. We help you secure terms that protect your business.
Local Brighton Practice
We know the Bayside commercial property market and can meet with you locally to discuss your lease.
How We Work
Review the Lease
We carefully review the proposed lease or renewal terms, identify risks and flag the clauses that need negotiation or amendment.
Negotiate Terms
We work with you and the other party to negotiate better terms on rent, outgoings, options, make-good obligations and other key provisions.
Finalise & Protect
Once terms are agreed, we ensure the lease is properly documented and executed, and that you understand your ongoing rights and obligations.
Expanded Capability
Your network of trusted advisors
As part of the Sather Legal Group, Quinn & Quinn Lawyers clients can access specialist advice across multiple practice areas without leaving the network. One relationship, broader expertise.