Obligations as a Lessor
In South Australia (SA) retail shop leases are governed by the ‘Retail and Commercial Leases Act, 1995’ (the Act). Definition of a lessor and lessee...
Disclosure Documents
Under the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) all Australian franchisors must issue a disclosure document to a prospective franchisee, or when proposing to renew...
Third Line Forcing
Exclusive dealing involves one business imposing restrictions on another’s freedom to choose with whom, in what or where they deal. Sometimes this conduct is prohibited...
Restraint Of Trade
A restraint of trade clause is a clause which is included in an agreement typically to stop someone from competing or using confidential information. When...
Early Termination Agreements
You can end the franchise agreement early or terminate a franchise agreement in a number of circumstances. Breach by franchisee You can terminate a franchise...