Have your say on the NSW Retail Leases Act

Retail tenants, landlords and industry stakeholders are invited to have their say on the effectiveness of the NSW Retail Leases Act 1994.

The NSW Government has asked the Small Business Commissioner to conduct a review of the Act, which is important legislation for landlords, investors and retail tenants.

The review will consider whether the Act continues to meet its policy objectives and whether any amendments should be made to improve certainty and the regulatory environment for retail landlords and tenants.

Reducing red tape, improving certainty and reducing administrative costs are primary objectives of the review.

Members of the public can now have their say on the Act by completing an online survey or making a written submission.

NSW Small Business Commissioner Chris Lamont said he expected the review would provide a renewed focus on improving business relationships between retail leasing tenants and landlords.

“The Retail Leases Act should be clear, reflect industry expectations and promote confidence across the business sector,” Mr Lamont said.

The public feedback process is open until 5pm, Friday 9 December.

Visit the "Have your say" page to read the review’s Discussion Paper and Terms of Reference and to complete the online survey or make a submission.

The review is expected to be completed in 6 to 9 months.