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The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA) (CT Act) is required to be reviewed every five years. This consultation forms part of the current review process
Consultation: CLOSED 31 August 2022
Commercial landlords, tenants or any other interested stakeholders were asked to share their views and opinions on the operation of the commercial tenancy laws.
A consultation paper and short survey were prepared to collect feedback on key issues to determine whether the CT Act is operating effectively to protect small retail businesses and promote fair lease agreements while being flexible enough to respond to a changing retail market.
Feedback will be used by Consumer Protection to advise Government about the effectiveness of the CT Act and whether there is a need for reform.
The retail industry in Western Australia is characterised by a mix of small businesses and large businesses participating as landlords and tenants. This mix can sometimes lead to an imbalance in bargaining power and inequitable leasing arrangements.
One of the key objectives of the CT Act is to address this imbalance by providing for greater transparency and fairness in lease agreements for small retail businesses. To find out whether the CT Act is achieving this objective while still being flexible enough to accommodate changes in the marketplace, the review considers whether the CT Act:
The issues being addressed include:
Enquiries can be made by calling Consumer Protection Advice Line on 1300 30 40 54 or by email.
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