On 2 December 2020, Queensland Parliament passed amending legislation to give further effect and operation to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (Qld) (“Act”) and … [Read more...]
QUEENSLAND’S NEW RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING LAWS EXPLAINED
The National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID 19 (“Code”) was first announced by the Federal Government on 3 April 2020. After nearly two (2) months … [Read more...]
A window of opportunity for restructure
As a consequence of the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on the economy, Australia has entered a recession for the first time in 29 years. If your business is experiencing financial … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest themselves in our economy, the legal landscape continues to change in response. In some circumstances, it is now even more important than ever to seek … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?
No two leases are the same and everyone’s situation is different. Our experienced team of property and commercial lawyers are able to provide prompt and tailored advice to the specific circumstances … [Read more...]
Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options
In Queensland, it is common for leases to contain an option to renew, whereby upon expiry of the initial lease term, the Tenant may take up a pre-agreed further term to remain in the premises. The … [Read more...]