Law Tram simplifies commercial leasing matters by connecting you with licensed Australian lawyers who can provide tailored advice on lease assignments, transfers and related legal issues. This fully online and obligation-free service helps you understand your rights, responsibilities and options at every stage of the process.
In many small business purchases, the commercial lease is one of the most valuable (and risky) components of the deal. Whether you’re the seller or the buyer, you’ll need the landlord’s consent to transfer or assign the lease and that consent is not guaranteed.
Common issues include unreasonable delays, hidden liabilities, personal guarantees, unpaid rent, or needing to negotiate entirely new terms. These can cause a business sale to fall through or create long-term legal and financial risks if not handled properly.
Law Tram connects you with lawyers who can review the lease, negotiate changes, liaise with landlords and make sure your rights are protected throughout the transfer process.
Start by completing our secure online questionnaire. This step allows you to provide essential details about the lease and your role in the business transfer.
Law Tram’s advanced technology generates a confidential legal summary of your matter while keeping your personal and commercial details private.
Your confidential legal summary is shared with our network of vetted lawyers who review your case to determine how they can assist.
If a lawyer believes they can help, they will initiate a chat with you through the Law Tram platform. Your contact details remain private unless you choose to share them.
You are under no pressure to retain any lawyer unless you are confident in their ability to assist. Law Tram empowers you to make informed decisions.
This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Commercial lease transfers involve legal obligations that can affect your business and financial risk. You should seek advice from an Australian Legal Practitioner before proceeding.
Note: “Free service” refers only to Law Tram’s platform and process, not the legal advice itself.
Law Tram offers a secure, efficient and supportive way to connect with lawyers who understand the legal issues involved in transferring or assigning a commercial lease during a business purchase or sale. Whether you are reviewing the lease, negotiating assignment terms or seeking landlord consent, our platform helps you access tailored legal advice before you proceed.
Take the first step with clarity and peace of mind by starting your free online consultation with Law Tram now.
It is the legal transfer of lease rights and obligations from the current tenant (seller) to the new tenant (buyer), usually with landlord approval.
Not always. Most leases require the landlord to act reasonably, but they can refuse in some situations. Legal advice can help you respond.
Possibly. In some cases, the outgoing tenant remains liable unless released. A lawyer can help you obtain a release clause.
Sometimes. The landlord may be open to renegotiation. A lawyer can help request amendments or draft a new lease.
You don’t have to accept them. Legal advice can help you negotiate better terms before you commit to the purchase.
Landlords generally must act reasonably, but they can refuse consent in certain situations, such as poor financial capacity of the incoming tenant or breaches under the existing lease.
Most leases allow the landlord to charge reasonable legal and administrative costs for processing the assignment, and these fees are usually paid by the outgoing tenant.
Common requirements include an assignment deed, financial information from the incoming tenant, updated insurance certificates and any landlord-specific application forms.
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