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Commercial & Retail Leasing
Clear Leasing Advice For Landlords & Tenants in Melbourne
Commercial & Retail Leasing Services
Commercial and retail leases are long term, high value commitments. At TNS Lawyers we help landlords and tenants understand their rights, negotiate fair terms and avoid hidden risks before signing. By getting the lease right at the start, you protect your property, cash flow and business relationships for years to come.
Lease Strategy & Risk Protection – Identify unfair terms, financial risks and potential liabilities early so you are not trapped in a bad deal.
Tenant Lease Review – Review and explain lease terms before you sign, ensuring all conditions genuinely match what you agreed and fully support your business goals.
Landlord Lease Drafting – Draft clear leasing terms and tailored special conditions that protect your property, income and long term landlord rights with confidence.
Offer to Lease & Final Documents – Guide you through heads of agreement, negotiation and final lease preparation so both parties understand and agree on the deal.
Protecting Your Interests In Retail Leasing & Dispute Resolution
Retail Leasing Guidance You Can Trust
We assist landlords, tenants and commercial operators with all aspects of retail and commercial leasing. Our team has experience across warehouses, offices, shopping centres and franchise premises, offering practical guidance on lease terms, ongoing obligations and dispute resolution. Whether dealing with rent arrears, breaches, rental increases or property damage issues, we help resolve conflicts quickly and protect your long term commercial interests.
Retail Leasing Expertise – Experience across warehouses, industrial sites, offices and shopping centres for SMEs, franchises and large corporations.
Lease Dispute Resolution – Support for issues involving rent arrears, lease breaches, rental increases and property damage disputes.
Clear Rights & Obligations Advice – Guidance on negotiations, make good obligations and breach management to reduce risk and disruption.
Proactive Lease Management – Ongoing support for amendments, compliance and tenant matters to safeguard your property investment.
Commercial and Retail Leasing Lawyers Melbourne
Leasing Done Right From Start To Finish
Leasing space shapes your cash flow, growth and risk. TNS Lawyers helps landlords and tenants understand terms, negotiate fairly and address issues early so your lease supports your business, not limits it.
Strategic Leasing Insight
Clear, practical advice so you understand how each lease term impacts your business or property.
Tenant Lease Review
We review and explain terms before you sign to ensure the deal truly supports your business goals.
Landlord Lease Drafting
Tailored leasing terms and special conditions that protect your property, income and long term rights.
Retail Leasing Compliance
Guidance on disclosure, outgoings and Retail Leases Act requirements to keep your lease compliant.
Offers to Lease & Heads of Agreement
Prepare and negotiate early agreements that lock in key commercial terms with fewer surprises later.
Lease Dispute Resolution
Support with arrears, breaches, rent reviews and make good issues to secure fast, commercial outcomes.
Assignments, Subleases & Renewals
Manage assignments, subleases and renewals with clear documentation and reduced risk.
Ongoing Leasing Support
Continuing legal support to update terms, manage variations and resolve issues during the lease term.
Commercial & Retail Leasing FAQs
Leasing Support Made Simple
Leases can be tricky and small mistakes can become expensive. These FAQs give clear guidance so you understand key rights, responsibilities and common risks before signing.
What should I check before signing a commercial or retail lease?
Before you sign, it’s essential to have a lawyer review the lease terms — especially rent, outgoings, renewal options, permitted use and any special conditions — to avoid being locked into unfavourable terms.
Can you help draft or review a lease if I’m a landlord or a tenant?
Yes. Whether you’re the landlord needing a lease tailored to protect your property and income or a tenant wanting clarity and fairness in lease terms, we can draft or review the agreement for you.
What types of disputes can arise from a lease and can you help with them?
Common issues include rent arrears, lease breaches, rent-review disagreements, property damage or “make good” disputes. We offer dispute resolution services — from mediation to court representation — to protect your interests.
Is there a difference between a commercial lease and a retail lease?
Yes. Retail leases — typically for shops or premises serving the public — often carry additional protections under retail leasing laws (e.g. disclosure requirements, controlled outgoings, specific obligations), while broader commercial leases offer more flexibility but fewer statutory protections.
What ongoing support do you offer after the lease starts?
We provide ongoing lease-management support: advising on renewals, assignments/sub-leases, compliance and helping manage any lease-related issues that arise during the term.
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