Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley Lawyers

NOTE: Retail leasing in NSW is governed by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (Act). The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 (NSW) (Bill) was passed by both houses of Parliament on 21 February 2017. It is to commence on a day to be appointed by proclamation and is awaiting Assent. The anticipated date for Assent is 1 July 2017, but this date has not been confirmed. The guidance notes within this topic will be updated to reflect these proposed changes at the time of Assent. In the meantime, the NSW Practical Guidance Property author, Catherine Hallgath, has drafted an outline of the proposed changes under the Bill to assist subscribers in understanding and preparing for commencement: Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) proposed changes.

A landlord's ability to increase or review rent is highly regulated by the Act. This subtopic examines the requirements of the Act and the consequences of a failure to comply.

See Rent review for retail leases.