For landlords  ·  All of Australia

Your property.
Well looked after.

You've worked hard for what you own. We'll make sure your lease actually protects it — so when something comes up with a tenant, you're not left scrambling. We're in your corner from day one.

Things we hear from landlords
Sound familiar?
We've heard it before.
Whatever's going on with your lease or your tenant — there's a good chance we've helped someone through exactly the same thing. You're not alone in this.

"I'm not sure my lease actually covers me."

Lots of leases have gaps that only show up when something goes wrong. Let us take a look — we'll tell you plainly what it says and whether anything needs fixing.

"My tenant has stopped paying rent."

Take a breath — there's a clear path through this. We'll walk you through what to do, step by step, so you don't make a wrong move when it counts most.

"The tenant's leaving and I'm worried about the state of the place."

Good that you're thinking about it now. We'll look at what your lease actually entitles you to and help you get a fair result — without it turning into a drawn-out fight.

"The rent review came back lower than I expected."

It might not be the end of the story. We'll check how it was handled and tell you honestly whether there's anything worth pushing back on.

"My tenant wants to hand the lease to someone else."

You have rights here and it's worth protecting them. We'll guide you through the whole thing and make sure you're comfortable before anything gets signed off.

"I'm leasing to a new tenant and want to get the paperwork right."

This is the best time to call us. A solid lease from the start saves so much trouble later — and we'll make sure yours does exactly what you need it to do.

How we look after you
Whatever your lease
needs — we've got it.
From getting the paperwork right at the start to sorting things out when they get messy — we're with you all the way through.

Drawing up your lease

We'll put together a lease that actually protects your property and your income — not just a standard form with your name on it.

Checking over an existing lease

Working from a tenant's draft or an old form? We'll go through it carefully, flag what needs changing and make sure the final version works for you.

Rent reviews

We'll make sure the review is done the right way, check that the figures add up and push back if the outcome doesn't reflect what your lease says.

When a tenant is in breach

We'll tell you what to do and when — so every step is right and your ability to act stays intact throughout the process.

Make-good when the tenant leaves

We'll check what your lease genuinely says, work out what you're owed and help you get it — through a conversation first, tribunal if it comes to that.

When a tenant wants to transfer the lease

We'll check out the incoming tenant, sort out the paperwork and make sure you're not taking on extra risk just because someone else is moving in.

Renewals and options

Whether you're happy for the tenant to stay on or thinking about making changes — we'll advise you carefully and make sure the next term starts well.

When it needs to go to tribunal

If it can't be sorted any other way, we'll go with you — to NCAT, VCAT, QCAT, SAT or SACAT, wherever your property is located.

Retail property leases

Retail leases have their own rules in every state. We'll make sure your paperwork ticks every box — so a tenant can't use a technicality against you later.

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your time.
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Tell us what's
going on.

You don't need to have the whole picture ready before you call. Even just "something feels off with my lease" is enough of a reason to reach out. We love hearing from landlords — and we'll always give you a straight answer.

We get back to most people the same day.

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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.