Rights of a lessee tenant when negotiating a retail lease
Leasing a premises for your business can be an exciting process. However, as leases are generally drafted by lessors, the clauses are predominantly in the lessor’s favour. Nevertheless, the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (“the Act”) provides lessees protection as long as the lease meets the definition of a retail shop lease. It is important that lessees are aware of their...