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Dispute Insights & Case Examples

The best decisions are often made when you have gathered as much information as possible relevant to the issue. The Queensland Small Business Commissioner provides insights and information on different types of disputes to help those in dispute decide what to do next.

Blog – Before You Sign
Before You Sign: Understanding Council Planning Rules for Your Business Lease

In the 2025/26 financial year the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) held mediations for multiple cases involving leased ...

Blog – GST Charges
GST Charges in Commercial Leases

In the 2025/26 financial year the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) held mediations for multiple cases involving leased ...

Leaking Roof
Leaking Roof Disputes in a Commercial Lease

In the 2025/26 financial year the Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) held mediations for multiple cases involving leased ...

Tenant advocate
How a retail and commercial tenant advocate can help you

back to stories How a retail and commercial tenant advocate can help you A retail and commercial tenant ...

Struggling to Pay Rent on Your Commercial Lease
Struggling to Pay Rent on Your Commercial Lease

If you’re finding it hard to pay rent on your commercial lease, you’re not alone. Many small businesses ...

Return Bond
Understanding the Return of a Commercial Lease Bond in Queensland

When a commercial lease ends, one of the final matters to resolve is the return of the bond ...

blog-understanding your outgoings
Understanding Outgoings in Your Non-Retail Lease in Queensland

When you are running a business in Queensland and leasing a non-retail space, it is crucial to understand ...

Blog Ending a Lease Early
Ending a Lease Early – What’s in it for either party?

There may come a time when a commercial or retail tenant or landlord wants to end their lease ...

Closed sign hangs in door from a lock out due to breach notice form 7
Form 7 Lease Breach Notices

A commercial lease breach notice is a formal notification from a property owner that the tenant has failed ...