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Retail tenancies

	Overview If you are a lessee, lessor or agent of retail property, such as a shop, you need to know the legal requirements for leases.

	Bonds Bonds must be lodged with the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs.

	Dispute resolution and mediation If you cannot resolve a lease dispute you can apply for it to be mediated.

	Information about the legislation Where to get information about the legislation.

	Assignments of lease If you assign your lease you have a continuing liability for up to two years.

	Casual mall licensing About the code Lessor responsibilities Disclosure Changing a policy Protections for lessees

	Legal advice Where to get legal advice or a copy of the legislation.

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