Commercial leases in Australia / W. D. Duncan, Sharon Christensen.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2024.

10th edition

201758

Commercial leases -- Australia.

Real property -- Australia.

Negotiations and formation

Construction of lease

Subject matter of lease

Covenants - nature and enforceability

Rent and rent review

Outgoings

Repair

Quiet enjoyment

Assignment

Use

Insurance

Options

Default by lessee

Determination of lease other than by forfeiture

Mortgagee's consent to lease

Green leasing.

Commercial Leases in Australia Tenth Edition is an up-to-date and practical guide to understanding and drafting commercial lease agreements in Australia and to managing disputes when they arise. This new edition is thoroughly updated to reflect all statutory changes and case law on commercial leasing since 2020. It concentrates on court decisions and makes reference to all retail shop leases legislation of relevance to the subject under consideration. It will help solicitors, accountants and real estate agents to tackle the common problems arising in relation to commercial leases in Australia. For real estate agents, in particular, this book will help limit legal liability when managing commercial leases. Legislative developments: The new Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), Retail Leases Act 2022 (Tas); Important amendments to Australian Consumer Law - on unfair contract provisions; and Miscellaneous amendments to retail leasing legislation in other jurisdictions. Case law developments. Updated case analysis from all jurisdictions including more notable Court of Appeal and other decisions such as: Analysis of numerous additional cases post-COVID especially concerning frustration of leases and relief against forfeiture; Additional sections added on mesne profits, costs awards against lessees, rent review processes; Expanded commentary on formation of leases, penalty clauses, relief against loss of options, administration of lessee companies; Revision of material on green leasing initiatives including legislative changes since last edition; and Additional relevant appellate cases from United Kingdom and New Zealand added Commercial Leases in Australia 10th Edition is an established and authoritative reference for anyone with an interest in commercial leasing matters, including legal practitioners, real estate agents, law students and other professionals. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455503219

lxxxv. 695 pages ; 25 cm