Templates rarely anticipate the details that later become disputes
A downloaded template cannot account for a tenant’s business plans, a landlord’s intended sale or an ambiguously drafted indexation clause.
When a dispute arises, the court examines the agreed wording. The lease should reflect the actual bargain and protect the represented party.
Matters we regularly encounter
A landlord needs security that is effective in practice.
A commercial tenant invests in fit-out works without securing continued occupation.
The parties disagree over repairs, refurbishment or damage.
Early termination raises conflicting contractual and statutory expectations.
The scope of our representation
Tailored drafting
Reflect the property, the parties and their plans rather than a generic template.
Review of existing drafts
Identify risks and propose amendments before signing.
Security arrangements
Guarantees, cheques, guarantors and deposits within statutory limits.
Commercial premises
Rent, indexation, renewal options, permitted use, fit-out works and bank guarantees.
Maintenance and repairs
Allocate responsibilities clearly before a dispute arises.
Advice when circumstances change
Renewals, assignments and early termination.
From assessment to completion
Initial assessment
Identify the intended use and priorities.
Strategy development
Prepare a tailored lease or comments on the existing draft.
Representation & action
Align the clauses with the actual agreement.
A point worth understanding
Some residential tenancy provisions are mandatory and cannot be excluded by agreement. A seemingly reasonable clause may be unenforceable; it is better to identify that before signing.
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