Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
Retail and commercial leases: rent renewal
Renewing a lease agreement? Discover key factors affecting rent and how to navigate lease negotiations effectively.
Words are cheap: why bother paying for a contract?
You’ve just wrapped up a deal. You sit there staring at a stack of papers—your contract. You wonder, “Did I really need all this? Was this worth the time, money, and hassle?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. Plenty of people see contracts as expensive, unnecessary paperwork. But let’s talk about what you’re actually paying for and why it matters.
What is a statutory demand and when would I use one?
You have always operated your business honestly and diligently, which includes paying each of your debts within their terms. Unfortunately, not everyone in business plays by the same rules….you have a problem debtor and cannot work out what to do.
Solution Brief: Tenancy-in-common property ownership disputes
Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in real property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don’t agree? We discuss some options below: Option 1: Enter into a Co-ownership Agreement The co-owners may also wish to consider entering […]
Two phrases you should never use in your negotiations
In our experience, most people in a genuine negotiation will easily find common ground if they remain engaged in a process of communication and discovery. The phrases ‘industry standard’ (aka ‘I will not rationally justify this position’) and ‘non-negotiable’ (aka ‘that’s the end of the conversation on this issue’), represent the amateur approach.
Farmers, how can you protect yourself if a customer doesn’t pay?
It’s always nice to make a sale – but the fun soon ends if you don’t end up getting paid. You need to ensure that your ‘terms of trade’ protect your interests, and you also need to ensure these interests are register on the PPSR. Find out how.
Careful what you say about the future – misleading representations
It’s not unusual to make a decision to enter into an agreement, based on a statement or promise by the other party about what the future will hold. Then when that promise doesn’t hold or ring true, you could find yourself out of pocket.
Who can witness an affidavit in South Australia?
The question of who can “witness an affidavit” in South Australia comes up quite often, not only in the context of litigation, but also in relation to such things as witnessing an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Dealing with the 8 common excuses why you haven’t been paid
If your customers are not paying your invoices on time this may indicate they are under financial stress – which should be of a concern. However, more often, it merely demonstrates a lack of respect. In either case, dealing with late payment excuses quickly and firmly is needed to set your relationship back on track.