Lease disputes can occur for a variety of reasons. Whether a simple dispute or complex, speaking to lawyer can help to clarify your legal position and negotiate an outcome without resorting to litigation in Court.

There are a number of different types of leases. In New South Wales, the three main types are:

1. Lease under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (Residential Lease);
2. Lease under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (Retail Lease); or
3. Lease for a commercial (including retail and industrial) premises that does not fall under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (Commercial Lease)

Lease disputes can be complicated and has the best chance of being resolved in your favour when you engage a lawyer with comprehensive knowledge in property law. At Green & Associates, we have acted for a number of clients involved in lease disputes and have obtained excellent results in their favour . Contact us on (02) 80 807 585 for a free initial phone consultation.

Green & Associates Solicitors Success Stories 

• In addition to the below, we act successfully in all types of property disputes, from disputes over business transfers through to both residential and commercial property;
• We act in enforcing completion of high-end residential sales and enforcing compliance with often complicated special conditions and conditions precedent and subsequent;
• We are experts in acting in Land and Environment and Supreme Court disputes, ranging from claimed nuisance from the operation of business premises to trespass, tree issues, access for repairs and maintenance right through to development application issues;
• We have acted in proprietary estoppel and acquisitions power cases, including against the Commonwealth of Australia;
• We act in estate disputes from family provision claim through to removal and replacement of executors and trustees;
• We act in and against applications for financial management orders and in applications to overturn powers of attorney;
• We regularly and successfully act on both sides in litigious matters involving loan disputes, from the Local Court through to the District, Supreme and Federal Courts;
• We successfully defend and prosecute contested lapsing notices;
• We have successfully appealed caveat disputes and set new precedents in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal;
• We have utilised caveats and urgent injunctive relief to stop unauthorised transfers of land and business assets;
• We handle strata disputes in NCAT and Court and privately;
• We deal with disputes on behalf of real estate agents, from regulatory issues for real estate agents and defend Fair Trading investigations and disciplinary actions, for issues ranging from alleged underquoting right through to fit and proper person enquiries for personal criminal matters, right through to commission disputes and enforcement against vendors and external agents.

Obtained Financial Settlement against Negligent Conveyancer

In a case where a client had purchased residential property and received negligent advice from a conveyancer, we successfully obtained a substantial financial settlement. This outcome not only compensated our client for their losses but also highlighted the importance of holding professionals accountable for their actions.

Successful Resolution of Environmental Dispute Against Council

We represented a contractor in an environmental dispute against a local council. Through our legal advocacy, we achieved a favorable resolution for our client, demonstrating our commitment to protecting the rights of individuals and businesses.

Mediation for Tenant in Rental Arrears Dispute

We appeared in an OSBC Mediation on behalf of a tenant facing a rental arrears dispute. Our skilled representation and negotiation skills led to a successful resolution that addressed the concerns of both parties, avoiding protracted legal proceedings.

Drafted Deed of Access for Neighbouring Strata Schemes

We drafted and negotiated a Deed of Access between two neighbouring strata schemes to facilitate renovation works. This legal document provided a framework for cooperation and collaboration, ensuring that the renovation project could proceed smoothly and harmoniously.

At Green & Associates Solicitors, we act and advise on a wide range of matters. We provide in-house advice to sole traders and companies on a range of matters, including:

• employment-law issues (i.e. enforcing or dispute a restraint of trade clause for previous or new employees);
• compliance and regulatory issues (i.e. licencing and underquoting breaches)
• criminal matters;
• property matters;
• defamation proceedings; and
• all types of commercial matters (i.e. drafting shareholder agreements).

Contact us (02) 8080 7585 if you require support with any commercial matters or legal advice.