Archive | February, 2015

Lessor’s purpose for demolishing leased building is irrelevant

February 18, 2015

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Originally posted on The Property Law Blog:
Leases commonly permit a landlord to terminate a lease if the landlord intends to demolish the building located on the leased premises. Section 56 of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) implies terms into a retail premises lease that provides for the termination of lease on the grounds…

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Small Business Commissioner’s application for advice heard, Justice Garde has reserved

February 5, 2015

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Those following the debate on the operation of s 52 of the RLA and s 251 of the Building Act 1993 (Vic) may be aware that the Victorian Small Business Commissioner made an application to the President of VCAT seeking an opinion on the landlord’s ability to pass on the act and/or cost of compliance with those […]

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