ACT Leases Commercial and Retail Handbook

This free Commercial and Retail Lease Handbook is published by the Australian Capital Territory Government, as a guide to the Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001.

The handbook describes:

• the rights and responsibilities of business tenants and landlords under the Act,
• which premises the Act applies to,
• procedures for lease disputes,
• what must be included in a disclosure statement,
• key money, bonds and guarantees,
• market rent reviews, options and renewals,
• turnover rent,
• outgoings,
• other lease matters.

Published in 2002 by ACT Department of Justice & Community Safety.