Retail Lease Agreements are becoming increasingly common in Victoria, but what happens when things go wrong? Retail Lease Agreements can be quite complex to navigate for both tenant and landlord alike, especially when deciding who exactly is responsible for paying what. Is the Agreement covered by the Retail Leases Act? The first (and most important) question is whether the Lease is governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (“the RLA”). To fall under the RLA, the subject

Victoria has recently introduced significant reforms to its rental laws, aimed at creating a fairer and more secure environment for renters. These changes were passed by Parliament in March 2025, with a large majority of the changes taking effect from November 2025.

The distinction between a rooming house and a residential lease is not always clear

If you are a Landlord, self-managing your own tenancy, sometimes it can be hard to understand and follow the process to claim unpaid rent...

Retail leases are a type of commercial lease and in Victoria are governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003

A commercial lease is a legally binding contract between a business owner and the owner of the real estate property.