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Commercial Lease (NSW) - non-retail premises

A full lease for offices, warehouses, factories and other non-retail premises in NSW, with rent reviews, outgoings, options, make good and a guarantee.

Before you start

  • Only for non-retail premises: this lease must not be used for a retail shop covered by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). That Act cannot be contracted out of. If the premises will be used wholly or mainly for a retail business of the kind listed in that Act (for example a shop, cafe, restaurant, hairdresser or many personal services), or are in a shopping centre or arcade, this lease is not suitable and a retail lease is needed. If you are not sure, get advice before you sign.
  • Check approvals: the lessee should check with the local council that the permitted use is allowed at the premises before signing. The lessor does not promise that the premises are suitable for the lessee's business.

What you'll need

The full name, ABN or ACN, address and email of the lessor, the lessee and each guarantor; the premises address, title reference (for example 12/DP123456 or 5/SP54321) and approximate floor area; the commencement date and length of the term; any options to renew; the first year's rent; how the rent will be reviewed; which outgoings the lessee will pay; the security amount and form; the permitted use; any car spaces or lessor's chattels; and details of any mortgage over the land.

What you get

  • The finished document in Word and PDF, completed from your answers
  • A plain-English guide to completing, signing and keeping it
  • DIY straight away, or a solicitor check within 1 to 3 business days

How it works

  1. Answer the questions, in 9 short steps.
  2. See your fixed price and pay.
  3. DIY documents download straight away. Solicitor-checked documents arrive within 1 to 3 business days.

DIY or Solicitor-checked

We strongly recommend the solicitor check for this documentMost customers should choose the solicitor check for this document. A lease that is really a retail lease, an unregistered lease over 3 years, or a defective default notice can leave you without the protection you expect.
DIY$249Solicitor-checked$1,090
Who prepares itCompleted from your answers using solicitor-written wordingCompleted from your answers, then reviewed by a solicitor
When you get itStraight awayWithin 1 to 3 business days
ChangesYou edit the Word file yourselfThe solicitor makes the changes needed in 1 round of review
Legal adviceNoYes, on this document
When you payAt checkoutCard held at checkout, charged only on delivery
If it is not rightWe fix it if the document does not match your answersFurther changes from new instructions are quoted first, in writing

What 1 round of review means: the solicitor reviews your answers and the document once, and makes the changes needed based on what you have told us. Changes because your instructions change after delivery, negotiating with the other side, advice outside the document, and registering or lodging it are not included. If you need any of these, you get a written fixed-fee quote first, and nothing is charged unless you agree.

Fixed prices including GST. No subscription, no account and nothing to cancel later. We won't call you unless you ask. Bought DIY and want a solicitor after all? Upgrade within 30 days and what you paid comes off.

Common questions

What is the difference between DIY and Solicitor-checked?

DIY: your document is completed from your answers and ready to download straight away. No solicitor reviews it, and it is not legal advice.

Solicitor-checked: a solicitor reviews your answers and the document, makes the changes needed in 1 round of review, and releases it to you, usually within 1 to 3 business days. The fee is fixed and does not change with the time spent.

When is my card charged?

DIY: when your document is generated, straight after checkout.

Solicitor-checked: your card is only authorised at checkout and is charged when we deliver your document. If you cancel before the solicitor starts the review, nothing is charged. If you cancel after the review has started, we keep 50% of the fee.

What if my situation is more complicated?

Some answers mean a template is not the right fit, for example an unusual structure or a dispute. When that happens we tell you, and you can request a fixed-fee quote from a solicitor instead. Quotes usually arrive within 1 business day and nothing is charged unless you accept.

Do your documents work outside NSW?

Our documents are prepared for the law of New South Wales and the Commonwealth. Some may not suit other States or Territories. If your matter is outside NSW, request a quote and we will tell you what we can do.

What do I receive?

A completed Word document (and usually a PDF copy), together with a plain-English guide to finishing, signing and, where needed, witnessing or stamping it. Your download links are on your order page, and we email you when your document is ready.

Zohra Ali, principal solicitor

Written by NSW solicitors. Every template was prepared by a practising NSW solicitor at Corporate Legal, an incorporated legal practice. Solicitor-checked orders are reviewed by Zohra Ali, principal solicitor, or a solicitor she supervises.