Retail leasing in your state or territory 

Australian Capital Territory

• Leases: Commercial and Retail Handbook (PDF, 0.3MB)  - a guide for tenants and landlords to their rights and responsibilities under the Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001.

New South Wales

• Commercial leases  - information on what to look for when entering a lease agreement and the responsibilities of both lessors and lessees.

Northern Territory

• Leasing business premises  - information for tenants, landlords and professionals advising business on the risks, rights and responsibilities associated with retail leasing.

Queensland

• Retail leasing guidelines  - useful and easy to follow information to help lessees, lessors and relevant professionals comply with requirements of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994.
• Leasing retail shops  - lessees, lessors and other professionals involved in leasing retail shops need to be aware of government regulations on retail leasing.

South Australia

• Retail tenancies  - key features of SA's Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995.

Tasmania

• Retail tenancy  - background provisions of the Code of Practice for Retail Tenancies.

Victoria

• Retail leasing  - guide covering important aspects of retail leasing in Victoria, including a checklist of questions to ask before signing a retail lease.
• Business Victoria  features a step-by-step guide to setting up business premises .

Western Australia

• Leasing premises  - important issues to consider before you sign a lease.