Western Australia Retail Leases
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Recent changes to the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreement Act 1985 in Western Australia are clearly offering more protection to tenants. The Government now regard them as the less powerful party in most retail leasing transactions. Due to this the amendments require greater responsibility and pro-active behaviour from the Landlords.
The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreement Act 1985 controls retail and other commercial tenancies. The principal focus is on the need for transparent of information and fairness in the contract by:
