As a landlord, your property is a significant investment, and lease disputes can put that investment at risk.
We act quickly and effectively to assert your legitimate legal rights, while considering your broader commercial interests to protect your financial position. We offer strategic advice tailored to your specific situation of your property, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, to achieve the best legal and practical outcome.
As a tenant, the security of your lease is crucial to the performance and goodwill of your business. We evaluate alleged breaches or default notices and help you find practical solutions to respond confidently and resolve disputes. We are also experts on the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) which provides protections for retail tenants. As a boutique commercial law firm, we particularly understand the operation of small businesses and are trusted advocates for business owners.
We assist in resolving disputes involving unpaid rent or outgoings, whether through negotiation or legal proceedings, with your broader financial interests in mind.
Disputes involving asserted breaches of the lease can be complex. Our team handles disputes over various kinds of breaches, including unauthorised alterations, subletting, failure to maintain the property, and failure to make good.
We advise landlords and tenants on their respective ability to terminate the lease unilaterally and their subsequent rights and obligations. We negotiate Surrenders of Lease to ensure finality where parties have agreed to end the lease early.
We represent landlords in disputes over lease renewals and rent reviews, ensuring that terms are fair and in line with market conditions.
We act as advocates in resolving lease disputes through mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods, offering a cost-effective approach to avoid costly litigation where possible.
