Australian Commercial Lease Drafting

Identify the landlord, tenant, State or Territory, premises, permitted use and proposed possession date. Include the term, renewal options, rent, reviews, security and any incentives. Supply plans and existing leasing documents where available, especially if fit-out responsibilities or shared areas need to be described precisely.

Retail or non-retail treatment needs to be assessed from the location, premises, use and applicable State or Territory rules. A document labelled commercial lease does not settle that question. Obtain a review of classification, disclosures and mandatory protections before relying on the draft or committing to the premises.

List the proposed outgoings, how each amount is calculated, and who pays for repairs, maintenance and fit-out. Describe approvals, access and the expected condition on return. Review those instructions against the premises and applicable leasing requirements rather than assuming every cost can be passed to the tenant.

Check rent reviews, option notice dates, assignment rights, make-good obligations and any guarantee against the negotiated terms. Confirm disclosures, landlord authority, plans and execution requirements. A legal practitioner can assess the lease's suitability and any registration or consent steps; producing a draft does not complete those steps.