Author: Gina Szwider

COVID-19 commercial tenancy regulations: SA follows suit

On 15 May 2020, the South Australian Government introduced the COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020 (SA) (Regulations). These Regulations give effect to the National Cabinet’s mandatory Code of ...

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Rent relief compendium: information landlords can request

COVID-19 presents many challenges for both landlords and tenants. We keep up to date on the changing leasing landscape as regulations are introduced so we can assist you to understand your rights, obligations and options in the ...

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Issues facing tenants: COVID-19

In these uncertain times, many of our clients are looking for answers, insights and solutions to the issues raised by COVID-19. As businesses prepare for a range of scenarios, including those mandated by Government directives, we ...

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Guidance for Victorian tenants seeking rent relief: what information can a landlord request?

On 1 May 2020, the Victorian Government passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (Regulations). As noted in our previous blog, the Regulations: apply from 29 March 2020 ...

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COVID-19: much anticipated Victorian commercial tenancy regulations, with a few surprises

On 1 May 2020, the Victorian Government passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (Regulations). The Regulations apply from 29 March 2020 to 29 September 2020 (prescribed ...

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COVID-19: much anticipated commercial tenancy regulations released in NSW

On 24 April 2020, the New South Wales Government passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (NSW)(Regulations). The Regulations give effect to the National Cabinet’s mandatory Code of Conduct for ...

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Legislation introduced in Victoria to regulate commercial tenancies

On 24 April 2020, Victoria passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (COVID-19 Act). This follows the mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies (Code) recently issued by the National Cabinet. The COVID-19 ...

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Victorian land tax and rent relief measures during COVID-19

On 23 April 2020, the Victorian Parliament passed the State Taxation Acts Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill 2020 to allow the Commissioner for State Revenue to implement emergency tax relief measures in response to COVID-19. This ...

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Mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies: what does it mean for you?

The National Cabinet’s mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies (Code) was released on 7 April 2020. Targeted at SMEs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Code will be given effect through state and territory ...

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Issues facing landlords: COVID-19

In these uncertain times, many of our clients are looking for answers, insights and solutions to the issues raised by COVID-19. As businesses prepare for a range of scenarios, including those mandated by Government directives, we ...

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