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Consultation Paper – Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA)

Simon Taskunas, Regina Bradford

16 Jun 2022 Time to read: 1 MIN

The Western Australian Government is reviewing the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA) (CT Act).

Any changes to the CT Act will have implications for property developers, commercial landlords and tenants in WA.

The Government’s June 2022 Consultation Paper has flagged that the following key issues are under review:

leases covered by the Act
minimum 5 year terms
disclosure requirements
calculation of turnover
trading hours
contribution to marketing funds
first right of refusal
early termination due to severe financial hardship
dispute resolution
unconscionable conduct
impact of COVID-19 and other issues.

Consider making a submission

Interested parties should consider making a submission on the Consultation Paper before the closing date of Monday 8 August 2022.

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Simon Taskunas

Perth

Partner

Regina Bradford

Perth

Senior Associate

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