The Ultimate Cheat Sheet: Access Every State’s Property & Retail Leasing Acts in One Place
Let’s be real:
Trying to find the actual legislation for commercial property and retail leases in your state can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack of government websites.
So I’ve done the work for you.
This page gives you direct links to each state’s Property Act and Retail Leases Act - all in one place. No guesswork. No Googling.
Why?
Because if you’re a landlord, tenant, agent, or investor, and you don’t know what the law actually says - you’re playing blind.
And in commercial property, that can cost you serious money.
Why This Matters
If you don’t know what your state’s legislation says, here’s what can happen:
- You try to pass on outgoings the lease doesn't legally allow
- You miss mandatory disclosure obligations
- You risk signing unenforceable clauses
- You end up in disputes you could've avoided with one clause.
This resource puts the actual law at your fingertips, so you can lease smarter, protect your cashflow and avoid legal headaches.
RETAIL ACT - Choose Your State:
QLD - Retail Shop Leases Act 1994
NSW - Retail Leases Act 1994
VIC - Retail Leases Act 2003
WA - Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985
SA - Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995
TAS - Retail Leases Act 2022
ACT - Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
NT - Business Tenancies (Fair Dealings) Act 2003
Unsure if your tenant is under the retail act?
RETAIL ACT - Extras - Choose Your State:
QLD - Retail Shop Leases Regulation 2016 - Schedule 1
NSW - Retail Leases Regulation 2022 - Schedule 1
100% Free. No Spam. Just Clarity.
This isn’t some gimmick. It’s the page I wish existed years ago and now I’ve built it for landlords, tenants, and property professionals who want to get it right the first time.