The Bald Truth’s Peter Maddock discusses the question – can a commercial landlord in Queensland pass on the legal costs to prepare a lease?
Find out when legal costs for preparing a new lease cannot be passed on to business tennants.
Learn about what can happen if the tennant pulls out once they have asked the lessor to prepare the lease.
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Get actionable guidance tailored for your small business whether you’re new to commercial leasing or facing longstanding issues.
The steps to consider when locked out without notice from a commercial premises in Qld.
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Find out about GST on outgoings in commercial and retail leases.
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How to avoid a big shock at the end of a commercial lease.
Read our factsheet for all our tips when entering a commercial lease.
Important issues and information to consider before ending a lease early.
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Learn about outgoings under a commercial tenancy and how to manage the cost.
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The best thing you can do when presented with a breach notice under your commercial lease.
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Where to get help if you are struggling to pay rent on a commercial lease.
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What to check for make good and bond return at the end of a commercial lease.
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Find out why and when you should register a commercial lease.
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Find out how to get your commercial lease bond back.
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Find out what you can do to successfully manage business disruptions.
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Find out about the benefits and risks associated with a periodic commercial tenancy.
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Find out how long it might take for bond to be returned at the end of a commercial lease.
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How to approach rent increases in a commercial tenancy.
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Understand the difference between outgoings and direct costs before signing a lease.
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How to avoid payment issues as an independent contractor.
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Two important tasks tenants should consider at year end for their small business.
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Two important tips to get invoices paid and reduce the risk of insolvency for small businesses.
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Find out how to stay on top of repairs and maintenance in commercial leases.
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Find out when a landlord of a retail lease should provide a tenant with an audited annual statement of outgoings.
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Essential tool to help small business owners document crucial decisions and actions during disasters.
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What to look out for and do to protect your business getting hacked.
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How to sort out small business disputes from getting your bond back to broken air-conditioners.
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Practical support offered for small businesses affected by severe storms and cyclones.
Read practical resources from the Queensland Legal Assistance Forum and Queensland Law Society that address legal questions about insolvency, insurance claims, and commercial leases.
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