Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your Lease

1. Rent review mechanisms

Where possible, put a cap on increases in market rent reviews.

2. Assignment of Lease provisions

Ensure they are not overly restrictive and allow you to sell your business easily.

3. Description of the use of the premises

Try to make the description broad so that the premises can be used for a variety of purposes.

4. Length of term

Consider the use of options.

5. Flexibility with space

Options and first rights of refusal over additional space can provide you with flexibility to increase the size of your premises.

6. Repairs and maintenance

Ensure the landlord pays for capital and structural items.

7. Make good

Try and limit your make good obligations so your end of lease expenses are kept to a minimum.

Who is available to assist you?

Our team consists of the right junior and senior staff to meet your requirements, in the first instance contact our senior team:

Anton Conti

Principal – Property & Franchising

Anton is a highly regarded property and commercial lawyer with over 20 years’ experience.

Anton Conti assists business owners, property investors, property developers and individuals in all aspects of property and commercial law including franchising.

Anton leads our settlements team which provides value-added conveyancing services to our property clients.

Need more information?

If you would like any more information on our property services please contact Anton Conti.

Anton’s direct line is

9389 3915

His email address is

aconti@cullenmacleod.com.au

We can also assist with other requirements

Our team can also help you with assistance in a broad range of other areas:

Business owners

Hospitality and tourism

Private clients

Liquor licensing

Contract disputes

Employment law

Family law