Whether you're about to sign something, stuck in something, or just want to know you've got it right — we're here. No jargon. No judgment. Just straightforward help from people who do this every day.
Let's make sure your lease looks after it properly. We'll check the fine print, sort out the bits that matter and make sure you're covered — now and down the track.
That's meBefore you sign anything, let us have a look. We'll explain what it actually means and make sure you're not agreeing to something that could hurt you later.
That's meWe'll read the whole thing, explain it in plain English and flag anything you should think twice about. No nasty surprises later.
When the rent goes up for review, we'll check that everything's been done the right way — and push back if it hasn't.
Make-good, final bills, handing back the keys — we'll make sure the end of your lease is clean and fair, not a battle.
Renewing or exercising an option? We'll make sure the new terms are fair and that you haven't missed anything important.
The lease is usually the tricky part of a business sale. We'll handle it so it doesn't hold everything up.
If you're in a retail space, the law gives you more rights than most people know about. We'll make sure you're getting them.
You don't have to take a lease as it comes. We'll do the negotiating for you — firmly, fairly and without the awkwardness.
If you were promised a fitout contribution or rent-free time, we'll make sure you actually get what was agreed.
If something's gone wrong and you're not sure what to do next — call us. We'll talk it through and give you a straight answer.
The bits that actually matter — and how to make sure they're in yours.
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Grab your free copyYour rights as a retail landlord or tenant, broken down state by state, in plain English.
Grab your free copyWhat landlords can ask for, what tenants actually have to do, and how these things usually get sorted out.
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We help landlords and tenants across every Australian state and territory. Doesn't matter where your property or business is.
We act for landlords and tenants — which means we know exactly how the other side thinks. That's genuinely useful when we're in your corner.
We'll tell you where you stand — honestly and kindly. We're not here to string things out or make them seem more complicated than they are.
You don't need to have it all figured out before you contact us. You don't need the right words. You don't even need to be sure there's a problem. If something about your lease is on your mind, that's enough reason to reach out.
We get back to most people the same day.
Just so you know — sending us a message or having a chat doesn't mean we're officially your lawyers yet. That happens once we've agreed in writing to work together. Everything you share with us at this stage is kept completely confidential. The information on this website is general in nature — it's a good starting point, but it's not the same as advice for your specific situation. The Leasing Lawyer is a trading name of Docet Legal.