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Retail Leases Amendment Act 2005 (NSW)

Summary of changes and how they will affect your business.

NSW Retail Bond Scheme

You must obtain an original form (with a unique bar code) to lodge each cash security bond. These forms can be obtained by sending an email to rtu@business.nsw.gov.au, including your postal address and the number of forms required, or by calling 1300 79 55 34. They are also available in limited quantities at offices of the Department of Fair Trading.

Please read these important instructions before filling out the bond lodgement form.

Form to claim for the refund of cash security bonds.

Change of owner or managing agent.

NSW Retail Tenant's Guide

The Retail Tenant’s Guide must be given to the tenant, with a copy of the proposed lease, at the commencement of negotiations.

Disclosure statements

Lessor's Disclosure Statement and Appendix. The Disclosure Statement is a brief summary of the lease and the Appendix is additional information for the tenant. The statement provides information to the tenant about the property and outgoings they agree to pay. For shops in shopping centres it gives details of the centre. Both of these documents must be given to the tenant at least seven days before the lease begins.

A version of these documents in Microsoft Word format is available here.

Assignor's Disclosure Statement is a statement given by a tenant selling his business to another prospective tenant. This statement gives important information about the business to the buyer and to the landlord. By giving this statement to both the buyer and the landlord at least seven days before the assignment takes place, the original tenant can be released from ongoing financial obligations of the lease.

A version of this document in Microsoft Word format is available here.

Inspection of Premises Report

The Inspection of Premises Report is provided by the Retail Tenancy Unit for the convenience of the landlord and tenant. It is not required or prescribed by the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). You are free to change, add or remove categories to make this form suitable for the shop being leased.

Section 16 certificate

A Section 16 certificate is provided by the Retail Tenancy Unit for your convenience and can be changed by your solicitor as required. This form is to be provided to the landlord by the tenant when agreeing to a shorter lease term. It must be signed by a tenant’s lawyer or licensed conveyancer, and given to the landlord before, or within the first six months of the lease.

Application for appointment of a quantity surveyor

This information sheet tells you how to have a quantity surveyor appointed to determine the amount of compensation payable if a landlord requires the relocation of a shop.

Mediation Forms

New Retail Tenancy Unit mediation fees A Consumer Price Index increase of four per cent will apply to all new applications received on or after 1 October 2007.

Application fee $180.00 (inc GST)
Mediation fee $145.00 (inc GST) per hour, per party
Please note that mediation takes an average of 3 to 5 hours
Cancellation fee $435.00 (inc GST)

To lodge a dispute with the Registrar of Retail Tenancy Disputes, parties to a retail lease dispute are required to complete a form. Please choose the appropriate form below:

Application for Mediation of a Retail Lease Dispute is to be used for any dispute about the lease (except for bond disputes). This form requires the details of both parties and details of the complaint. It must be submitted with all relevant documentation.

Application for Mediation of a Retail Bond Dispute is for use when the dispute is about the return of a bond. It requires the details of both parties and the details of the complaint. The form must be submitted with all relevant documentation.

The Mediation Agreement sets out the conditions to which both parties must adhere before embarking on the mediation process. The document explains the role of legal advisors and the dispute parties, and contains a confidentiality agreement that must be signed prior to mediation.

The Mediator’s Report is completed after each session by the mediator assigned to the dispute.