A commercial lease is a big commitment for your business. Before you put pen to paper, let us read it with you — we'll explain what it actually means and make sure there's nothing in there that could come back to bite you.
Totally understandable — they're not written for normal people. Send it to us and we'll go through it with you in plain English. No confusion, no guessing.
Good that you're thinking about it now — early is the best time to sort this out. We'll tell you exactly what you're up for and how to manage it sensibly.
You might have more say in this than you think. We'll check how it was worked out and tell you honestly whether there's a case to push back.
It's a common sticking point — but a solvable one. We'll handle the whole thing so your sale can keep moving without the lease getting in the way.
Don't sit on it. Let us have a look first. More often than not it's manageable — but you need to know what it means and respond the right way.
A renewal is your chance to get a better deal for the next stage of your business. We'll help you go into those conversations knowing exactly where you stand.
We'll go through the whole thing, explain what it means for your business and make sure you know exactly what you're signing up for.
We'll do the negotiating for you — rent, rent-free time, make-good, the personal guarantee and anything else that's worth a push.
We'll check that the review was done correctly and push back if the numbers don't stack up — because sometimes they don't.
We'll handle the lease side of the sale — the landlord's approval, the paperwork, all of it — so it doesn't become the thing that derails your deal.
We'll tell you early what you actually have to do when you leave — and stand up for you if your landlord asks for more than they're entitled to.
We'll read it, explain what it means and respond in a way that looks after your right to stay in the space your business calls home.
We'll make sure you exercise your option at the right time and lock in terms that give your business a good run for the next period.
If it needs to go to tribunal, we'll go with you — to NCAT, VCAT, QCAT, SAT or SACAT, wherever your premises are.
If you're in a retail space, the law gives you more protections than most tenants realise. We'll make sure you're getting every one of them.
You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to know whether it's a legal problem yet. If something about your lease is sitting on your mind, just reach out — we're genuinely glad when people do.
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.