Our Leasing Services
We advise on all aspects of commercial and retail leasing for Adelaide businesses, property owners and developers.
Drafting & Negotiation of Commercial Leases
- Office, retail, industrial, warehouse and hospitality premises
- Full lease preparation for landlords
- Lease review and negotiation for tenants
- Fit-out obligations, make-good clauses and end-of-term requirements
- Rent review structures and market rent determinations
Agreements for Lease & Incentive Deeds
We prepare and negotiate:
- Agreements for Lease (AFLs)
- Fit-out deeds and technical fit-out specifications
- Landlord incentive deeds (rent-free periods, contributions, etc.)
- Pre-commitment documentation for new developments
Retail & Commercial Leases Act Advice
The Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) imposes strict requirements, including disclosure, rent review limitations, and compensation protections. We assist you in determining whether your premises fall within the Act and ensuring full compliance.
Assignments, Subleases & Variations
- Assignment of lease when selling a business
- Landlord consent requirements
- Subleasing and shared-use arrangements
- Variation deeds and extension of term
- Option notices and renewal procedures
Leasing Disputes & Enforcement
When disputes arise, we act quickly to protect your commercial interests:
- Rent arrears and breach notices
- Make-good and repair disputes
- Outgoings and charges disputes
- Unconscionable conduct claims
- Mediation with the Small Business Commissioner
- Litigation in the Magistrates, District or Supreme Court
Your Specialist Leasing Lawyer – Luke Barnett
Luke Barnett, Senior Associate at Wadlow Solicitors, leads our commercial leasing practice. He advises:
- National landlords and developers
- Small and medium business tenants
- Retail shop operators subject to the Act
- Property investors and portfolio managers
Luke is known for his precise drafting, rapid turnaround, and ability to manage complex leasing negotiations while maintaining commercial outcomes for his clients.
