What Retail Landlords Cannot Claim as Outgoings

In QLD, a retail landlord cannot recover outgoings such as land tax, key money or goodwill payments, capital costs, or their own loss of profits insurance from a tenant, regardless of how the lease is worded.

Why Unfair Contract Terms Matter

Many different contracts fall within the definition of ‘standard form’, ranging from mortgages to phone contracts. While some parties may attempt to make certain changes to a contract so that it can avoid this classification,

Should I Register My Commercial Lease with Titles Queensland?

Imagine investing thousands of dollars into your dream business, renovating your premises, installing custom signage, and building a loyal customer base, only to discover that your lease isn’t legally secure if the property is sold. This is the risk of an unregistered commercial lease in Queensland. Many business owners assume that a signed lease agreement […]