Choose the Right Lease for Your Property
Instantly downloadable templates, drafted by Australian lawyers. Retail or Commercial - we’ll help you get it right.
If you’re leasing out commercial property, it’s important to use the right type of agreement and make sure it complies with your state’s laws.
There are two main types of leases in Australia: Retail Leases and Commercial Leases. Each is used in different situations and governed by different rules.
Not sure which one applies to you? Let’s break it down.
Commercial Lease
- Used for businesses that operate without direct retail trade
- Includes offices, warehouses, workshops, and industrial premises
- Not subject to retail leasing laws - more flexibility in negotiation
- Typically used where the tenant is not dealing directly with the general public
- Common in office buildings, business parks, and light industrial zones
Retail Lease
- Designed for businesses that sell goods or services directly to the public
- Includes cafés, salons, clothing stores, service providers, and most shopfront businesses
- Regulated by state-based retail leasing legislation
- Provides additional protections for tenants (e.g. mandatory disclosure statements, minimum lease terms, etc.)
- Common in shopping centres, strip shops, and service precincts
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Who Are These Templates For?
DIY Landlords
Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Trustees
Property Development Companies
Anyone who wants solid legal protection - without the legal jargon
Why Choose Us?
RP Emery have been helping Australian business owners protect themselves with reliable legal templates since 1990.
Every document is written and reviewed by experienced Australian lawyers, so you can trust that you're working with legally sound agreements - not generic templates pulled from overseas.
There are no subscriptions, ongoing fees or hidden costs. Just straightforward, ready-to-use contracts you can download instantly, 24/7. Thousands of Australian business owners have used our templates to save time, reduce legal costs, and stay in control - and you can too.
Ian Macleod - Director of RP Emery
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