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New Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 (the “Regulations”) were passed on 24 August 2021, backdated to be effective from 28 July 2021. We have outlined here the Regulations’ application. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss. Eligibility The …

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New Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme It was announced on 28 July 2021 that the Victorian Government will be reintroducing the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme to ease pressure by providing rent relief to eligible tenants with separate support provided to landlords. Today, the Victorian Government has announced that new legislation will be introduced later today to …

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We refer to our previous articles of 11 May 2020 and 13 October 2020 about the Commercial Tenant Relief Scheme provided by the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 and the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2020 (the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme). Extension Period The …

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We refer to our previous article dated 11 May 2020 about the Commercial Tenant Relief Scheme provided by the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations). This article is intended to provide an update regarding the key amendments to the Regulations introduced by the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases …

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The National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct (the Code) was an interim guide only for landlords and tenants during COVID-19. On 1 May 2020, the Victorian Government passed legislation which replaces the Code. From 29 March 2020 to 29 September 2020, the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) will …

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