by actionproperty | Feb 20, 2018 | Leases & Rentals
The potential catastrophic consequences of Lessees providing personal Directors guarantees has again been highlighted in an instance where the owners of a failed fresh fruit and vegetables retail shop were ordered to pay $3.5m. The shopping centre Lessor agreed to...
by actionproperty | Jun 23, 2017 | Leases & Rentals, Valuation Matters
W.A.L.E. is a relatively new benchmark adopted by the Australian property investment industry. Obviously, it’s not a mammal, so what does it mean? Simply put, it is yet another benchmark by which to compare investment property value. The Property Council of...
by actionproperty | Dec 2, 2016 | Leases & Rentals
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) legislation was overhauled 25 November 2016, ten years since the last revision, with numerous amendments that will have significant impact on lessors, lessees, legal advisers, leasing /managing agents and specialist retail...
by actionproperty | Sep 15, 2016 | Leases & Rentals
This case generated widespread interest in the media and property community. The Court’s decision clearly established a general principle that a short-term AirBnB stay CAN be a lease in breach of the Residential Tenancies Act without the written authorisation from...
by actionproperty | Dec 19, 2015 | Leases & Rentals, Property Disputes
Lessee’s fitout is usually not included or contested in an assessment of premises rental value. This matter included an obligation on the Lessee to spend a minimum of $1 million on fitting out the leased premises which comprised an iconic commercial building in the...
by actionproperty | Jul 1, 2015 | Leases & Rentals
A lessee was refused exercise of option after it was deemed to have breached lease terms and conditions. An Appeal Court overturned an earlier decision after considering issues of unauthorized underletting, failure to keep the premises clear of termites, CPI rent...