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May 7, 2010
Category: Lease Negotiation
There are some very important considerations when you approach the termination date of the lease.
Negotiate for a new Lease: you should start talking to your landlord at lease 6 months before the expiry date. If negotiations break down...

May 3, 2010
Category: Costs & Charges

Under the Retail Leases Act the landlord (lessor) is responsible to pay the cost for the preparation of the Lease. If a tenant engages a legal advisor to go over the Lease, then the tenant (lessee) is responsible for his own advisor.

 

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Business feasability

It is not enough to be a good salesperson – you have to have basic knowledge of book-keeping in order to keep on top of money in / money out. Can I sell enough product to pay all my overheads and still have enough for my lifestyle? Many retailers do not think the process through thoroughly and fool themselves about the level of sales and expenses. When purchasing a business its also important to consider choosing the right location, and design of fit out
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Landlord management

Private landlords of commercial and retail property need assistance in the day to day administration of their property that only a trained professional can offer. Some of the issues that landlords must consider are Annual Fire Safety Statement compliance, Repairs and Maintenance to the building, Renewal of Lease, Market Review of rent...
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Lease disputes and mediation

The Retail Leases Act provides for all disputes to go to mediation before proceedings can be commenced. Prior to resorting to formal mediation, an informal meeting is often worthwhile. Negotiating skills are very important in these situations. The emotion must be taken out of the equation and hard facts must be put forward in a convincing manner. We can help you exercise your options, and mediation with the Retail Tenancy Unit.
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Lease negotiation

We are highly qualified to give you informed and accurate advice on retail lease negotiations. Including issues on breach of lease, end of lease and making good on lease. While retail lease solutions can also provide advice on these issues, we can also act as a mediator between you and your landlord. 
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Retail Lease Legal Advice

As soon as a problem arises, talk to Retail Lease Solutions. The sooner you get on top of the problem, the easier it will be for everyone - landlord, tenant and your advisor. We can help you when things get legal, with relocation and demolition, peaceful enjoyment and misleading and unconscionable conduct
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Rent review assesment

Upon exercising an Option, there is generally a rent review to market to be undertaken by the landlord. A tenant may require, under the Retail Leases Act, a determination of the market review before an exercise of Option takes place, within a certain time frame (usually 6 – 9 months before the Lease expires).
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