For Landlords and Tenants...

LexAlia's Legal Expertise + Commercial Insight =

Long, Successful Commercial & Retail Leasing Relationships

Leases set the tone for your entire landlord–tenant relationship.  A clear, commercially sound lease can help your business grow or safeguard your investment for years to come.

We work with both landlords and tenants to create agreements that are practical, legally robust, and aligned with commercial objectives.
NSW Retail & Commercial Properties, Leasing Advice for Landlord & Tenants

Why Smart Leasing Advice Matters

1

Long Term Impact

Lease terms can shape your cash flow, operational flexibility, and legal exposure for years. Getting them right from the outset protects your position and your future options.
2

Certainty

Clear agreements lock in details on rent, outgoings, maintenance, fit-out, and rights, so you can plan with confidence and avoid misunderstandings.
4

Resilience

Well-drafted leases provide a framework for managing disruptions, compliance issues, and disputes quickly and with less stress.
Jackie Atchison providing legal advice to client
3

Protection

Targeted advice identifies clauses that could create unexpected expenses or limit your options, giving you the chance to address them before signing.

Lease Advice for NSW Landlords

The right lease protects your investment. It’s not just about rent , the value of your property reflects your lease terms and well-structured leases it help prevent disputes, set clear tenant expectations, and ensure compliance with NSW property laws. We help landlords draft, review, and negotiate lease terms that align with their commercial goals, whether for a single shop or an entire portfolio.

Leasing Drafting & Negotiation

Legally robust leases tailored to your property - retail, commercial or industrial - with terms that minimise risk avoid management headaches.

Renewals, Variations & Assignments

If your tenant has exercised an option to renew, negotiated an extension or variation with you or is requesting consent to assign the lease, we ensure documents are clear, enforceable, and properly executed.
Disclosure Statements
Ensuring your retail lease documents meet NSW compliance requirements, including timelines for disclosure and execution, so your lease holds up if challenged.

Early-Stage Leasing Documents

Drafting or reviewing offers to lease and heads of agreement that reflect the deal agreed, streamline the process, and reduce rework.

Enforcing Lease Obligations

Advice on rent arrears, make-good disputes, repairs, or insurance issues, with a strategic approach to enforcement.

Lease Support for NSW Tenants

Signing a lease is a major commitment.  The right lease can be the foundation for successful business but the wrong terms can expose your business to risks, costs, and constraints you didn’t plan for. A well-structured lease should give you certainty about rent, outgoings, fit-out, and obligations, so you can focus on running your business without surprises.

Lease Review Before Signing

Plain-English explanations of the fine print, highlighting clauses that could create unexpected costs or legal risk.

Lease Negotiation Support

Guidance on which terms are worth negotiating, from rent and outgoings to make-good and early exit provisions.
Lease Renewals & Variations
Ensuring changes reflect your current needs and future plans, while protecting your business interests.

Early-Stage Leasing Documents

Reviewing offers to lease or heads of agreement to ensure there are no 'catches' before signing.

Lease Dispute Resolution & Early Exit Advice

Practical options for resolving landlord conflicts or ending leases early, with a focus on minimising disruption.

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Why Choose LexAlia for Leasing?

I’ve acted on leasing matters ranging from complex, multimillion-dollar transactions to high-value commercial premises and retail sites. For landlords, this includes ferry depot facilities at Brisbane Port, Brisbane Markets, and major retail shopping centres. For tenants, I’ve advised on leases for child care centres, hotels, and other significant commercial operations.

I work directly with you from start to finish, providing clear, commercially-focused advice shaped by how leasing negotiations actually unfold. I don’t just identify legal risks, I help you assess them in context, balance them against your commercial objectives, and negotiate terms that work in practice as well as on paper.
Jackie Atchison, Founder & Principal Lawyer of LexAlia
“Jackie provided me with a genuine and friendly service. Prompt, clear, and went above and beyond. Highly recommend!”
Jacinta L.
Business Owner, Gym & Fitness Centre
"Fantastic communication and service drafting contract conditions. Clear, fast and spot on."
Paulitta Z.
Business Owner, Online Retail Business
"Jackie created a high-quality, professional contract and answered all my questions."
Brittany H.
Brand Ambassador & Allied Health Business Owner
“Jackie was efficient and understood the scope clearly—perfect job on our IP Assignment and Option Deed.”
Nick B..
Business Owner, Executive Coaching Business
"Jackie is an experienced lawyer with very valuable expertise"
Todd A.
Business Owner, Education Coach

How Can LexAlia Help You?

Buying or Selling Commercial Property?

Complex negotiations, due diligence requirements, and strategic structuring, I handle all legal aspects to align your transaction with commercial goals.
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Buy or Selling a Business?

Whether selling your established business or acquiring new opportunities, I handle sale agreements, due diligence, risk assessment, and negotiations to protect your interests throughout the process.
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Operating a Business?

From website terms and supplier agreements to contractor arrangements and operational contracts, I help structure day-to-day business relationships that minimise risk and prevent disputes.
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Starting or Restructuring a Business?

From asset protection strategies and tax optimization to succession planning and operational arrangements, I help structure business frameworks that protect wealth and support long-term growth across Australia.
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Buying or Selling Residential Property?

From contract review to settlement coordination, I guide you through every legal requirement to protect your investment and ensure smooth completion.
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Curious About Something?

Do you advise landlords, tenants, or both?

Both. I advise landlords, tenants, and leasing agents across commercial and retail leases in New South Wales. My experience spans everything from single-shop leases to large-scale facilities such as ferry depots, markets, and shopping centres. That means I understand the pressures and priorities on both sides of the table.

Can you help with short-form commercial leases?

Yes. I can review a short-form lease to make sure that it accurately reflects and records all of the agreed terms and ensure it complies with NSW law. I can also advise you on key issues like rent review mechanisms, outgoings, early termination, and make-good are properly addressed.

What’s the difference between a commercial lease and a retail lease?

In NSW, retail leases are governed by the Retail Leases Act 1994. This legislation imposes strict disclosure requirements, mandatory timelines, and tenant protections not found in standard commercial leases. I advise landlords and tenants on whether a lease is caught by the Act, and I ensure documents meet those requirements so they are enforceable and compliant.

How quickly can you review a lease?

I can usually provide a detailed, commercially-focused review within a few business days. For urgent matters, I offer expedited review. My advice does not stop at pointing out clauses, I also explain the practical and financial consequences so you can decide how to negotiate or proceed.

What legal risks should I check before signing a lease?

Common high-impact risks include excessive outgoings provisions, uncapped rent increases, onerous make-good obligations, restrictive permitted use clauses, and limitations on assignment or subletting. I assess how each of these could affect your business or investment and advise on amendments that reduce exposure.

Do you provide leasing services across Sydney and NSW?

Yes. I advise clients on commercial and retail leasing throughout Sydney and across New South Wales. I have worked on leasing matters involving on major retail centres, industrial facilities, and professional premises, as well as smaller shops and offices. Wherever your property is located, I bring consistent, practical advice backed by extensive NSW leasing experience.

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NSW Retail & Commercial Properties, Leasing Advice for Landlord & Tenants