Do you need a Commercial or Retail Lease in South Australia?
So what does this mean?
Only use this commercial lease if the premises are used primarily for wholesaling, manufacturing or storage and you can be sure your tenant is not dealing directly with the public.
Some examples of retail shop premises
- retail shops that sell merchandise;
- bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants;
- service stations, mechanical repair workshops and hire car outlets;
- fitness centres and gymnasiums;
- equipment hire shops;
- credit unions, banks and post offices;
- hotels, motels and other accommodation;
- beauty and nail salons, hairdressers;
- alternative health and massage therapists;
- medical centres, law firms;
- accounting and financial service providers; and
- architects and surveyors offices.
The basic understanding is that retailing requires a product or service to be provided ‘to an ultimate consumer for a fee or reward’.
We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether you need a retail or commercial lease.
Ultimately, it is your use of the premises that determines whether or not your lease is subject to the Act.
If the premises is a ‘retail shop’, the Act applies and you will need a retail lease.
If the premises isn’t a ‘retail shop’ then the Act doesn’t apply and this Commercial Lease will be suitable.
Still not sure or need some guidance – give us a call on (02) 6672 5904.
