Unexpected Cost Increases in Commercial and Retail Leases: How to Respond (and How to Prevent Them)
For many small businesses, lease costs are one of the biggest fixed expenses. When a landlord or their agent issues a sudden and unexpected cost
For many small businesses, lease costs are one of the biggest fixed expenses. When a landlord or their agent issues a sudden and unexpected cost
Before you sign a lease or invest in fit-out works, it’s crucial to understand council planning rules that apply to the premises. This can prevent
The Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) has provided information to callers enquiring about the application of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on
In the 2025/26 financial year the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) held mediations for multiple cases involving leased commercial premises with leaking roof issues. In
If you’re finding it hard to pay rent on your commercial lease, you’re not alone. Many small businesses face this challenge, and while it can
When a commercial lease ends, one of the final matters to resolve is the return of the bond or other lease security. In Queensland, there’s
When you are running a business in Queensland and leasing a non-retail space, it is crucial to understand the ins and outs of your commercial
There may come a time when a commercial or retail tenant or landlord wants to end their lease before the agreed end date. Whether due
Understanding the term retail shop lease and whether it applies to your lease can be crucial (and complex). A lease won’t explicitly state that it
If you believe you are entitled (under your lease or legislation) to rent relief (also known as a rent abatement), then it is likely you
For many small businesses, lease costs are one of the biggest fixed expenses. When a landlord or their agent issues a sudden and unexpected cost
Before you sign a lease or invest in fit-out works, it’s crucial to understand council planning rules that apply to the premises. This can prevent
The Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) has provided information to callers enquiring about the application of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on
In the 2025/26 financial year the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) held mediations for multiple cases involving leased commercial premises with leaking roof issues. In
If you’re finding it hard to pay rent on your commercial lease, you’re not alone. Many small businesses face this challenge, and while it can
When a commercial lease ends, one of the final matters to resolve is the return of the bond or other lease security. In Queensland, there’s
When you are running a business in Queensland and leasing a non-retail space, it is crucial to understand the ins and outs of your commercial
There may come a time when a commercial or retail tenant or landlord wants to end their lease before the agreed end date. Whether due
Understanding the term retail shop lease and whether it applies to your lease can be crucial (and complex). A lease won’t explicitly state that it
If you believe you are entitled (under your lease or legislation) to rent relief (also known as a rent abatement), then it is likely you