Commercial & retail leasing: protecting your position in every lease.
Commercial leases are among the most significant legal commitments a business makes. Orange Legal Group advises landlords and tenants across all aspects of commercial and retail leasing — from new leases to disputes.
The Lease Terms That Will Govern Your Business
A commercial lease is not just an administrative formality. The terms — rent, outgoings, permitted use, make-good obligations, renewal options and rent review mechanisms — can have a profound and lasting impact on your business operations and financial position.
Orange Legal Group advises landlords and tenants across the full lifecycle of commercial and retail leases. Whether you are taking a new lease, negotiating a renewal, dealing with a dispute or seeking to exit early, we provide clear, practical advice to protect your interests.
For retail leases, we also advise on the specific obligations under the Retail Leases Act 2003 — including disclosure requirements, key money prohibitions and the VCAT dispute resolution process.
The Disputes We Handle
New Leases (Landlords)
Drafting and negotiating new commercial and retail leases that protect your income, asset value and ability to recover possession.
New Leases (Tenants)
Reviewing and negotiating lease terms before you sign — including rent, outgoings, make-good, options and permitted use.
Lease Renewals
Advising on option to renew rights, market rent reviews and renegotiation strategies for both landlords and tenants.
Assignment & Transfer
Acting for assignors, assignees and landlords on the assignment and transfer of commercial and retail leases.
Lease Disputes
Representing landlords and tenants in commercial and retail lease disputes — including VCAT proceedings under the Retail Leases Act.
Early Termination
Advising on the legal options for early lease termination — including surrender, assignment and negotiated exit.
How We Handle Your Matter
The Orange Legal Difference
Landlord & Tenant
We act for both landlords and tenants, giving us deep knowledge of both perspectives — and the strongest negotiating positions.
Retail Leases Act
Specific expertise in Victoria's Retail Leases Act 2003 — including disclosure, key money and VCAT representation.
Commercial Pragmatism
Our advice is practical and commercially grounded — we understand that a lease is a long-term business commitment.
VCAT Representation
We represent landlords and tenants in VCAT retail lease proceedings with efficiency and purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contracts & Agreements
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts — including heads of agreement and service contracts.
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When lease disputes cannot be resolved by negotiation — VCAT and court representation.
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Expert guidance through commercial property transactions.
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Whether you are taking a new lease, renewing or dealing with a dispute — Orange Legal Group provides clear, practical advice to protect your position.