A lease is often a property’s most valuable income stream and a business’s biggest fixed commitment, so the terms require careful attention. We act for landlords and tenants on commercial, retail and industrial leases, preparing, reviewing and negotiating the lease and advising on rights and obligations throughout the term. Retail leases in NSW carry extra protections under the Retail Leases Act 1994. This work overlaps with our commercial leasing for business. We advise from our offices in Newcastle for clients across the Hunter and NSW.
How we help
We make sure your lease protects your interests, whichever side you are on. We:
- Prepare, review and negotiate commercial, retail and industrial leases.
- Advise landlords on disclosure, outgoings, security and enforceability.
- Advise tenants on term, rent reviews, options, outgoings and make-good.
- Handle assignments, surrenders, renewals and end-of-lease obligations.
Why clients choose Mullane Lindsay
Our leasing work is led by Michael McGrath. We act for both landlords and tenants, so we know where the real risks sit on each side of the table. Backed by the firm since 1976, we are familiar with all aspects of commercial leasing and we work to tight timeframes when a deal needs to move.
What are the main types of lease?
Residential leases are heavily regulated under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW). Retail leases, broadly for premises selling goods or services to the public, are regulated by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW), which adds tenant protections such as a pre-lease disclosure statement. Commercial leases (offices, warehouses, industrial) are governed mainly by their negotiated terms. Leases over three years generally must be registered on title to bind a later owner.
