25/01/2018

Welcome to the first edition of the Integra Legal Newsletter for 2018!

We hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable break and that you are feeling refreshed and ready for what 2018 will bring.

With a new year brings new opportunities to improve and re-evaluate your business processes and develop your skill set to allow you to pounce on new and changing opportunities. At Integra Legal we are doing the same to ensure that we can meet the changing needs of our clients. We hope that we can contribute to your development in the new year and that you will be a part of ours.

Disclosure Exposure!

The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA) requires landlords to provide a disclosure statement to prospective retail tenants entering into a lease. A disclosure statement summarises the important terms of the lease and is intended to protect prospective tenants from entering into agreements without understanding their obligations and duties.

The statement must be signed by the tenant at least seven days before entering into the commercial lease. Failure to do so may result in detrimental consequences for landlords. The tenant has a right to compensation if they can prove pecuniary loss as a result of the failure to receive the statement. If the lease has been on foot for less than six months, the tenant has the right to terminate the lease agreement within 14 days of giving notice to the landlord.

If you are a landlord (or managing agent) don't expose your investment or client to the risk of termination or compensation. Ensure that the disclosure statement is given at least 7 days before entering into the lease and is signed by the tenant.

Call us today for assistance with your commercial lease agreements.

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'Guess Who' Round 1

Congratulations to Bruce Sherry for winning the first round of Integra's 'Guess Who' competition. Bruce accurately picked a young Michael Cornes in the last edition of the Integra newsletter.

Bruce deserves a special mention for responding within seconds of receiving the newsletter, all the way from his holiday in India. Congratulations, Bruce!

Stay tuned for the next edition of 'Guess Who'.

Meet the Integra Team: Melanie Watson, Director

Melanie has been a director of Integra Legal since 2012, and was previously a partner at Perth law firm, Hotchkin Hanly.

Melanie was admitted to practice shortly after the Royal Commission into WA Inc made findings leading to high profile prosecutions, one of which led to her appearing as counsel in the High Court of Australia at the ripe old age of 25.

With her husband and two children in tow, Melanie spends much of her spare time travelling locally and overseas, often incorporating activities such as hiking, bike riding and skiing. Good food is also a favourite, so long as someone else cooks it! Throw in an absorbing book, the company of family (including Shih Tzu, Susi) and friends, and that sums up what makes Melanie happy.

Melanie is looking forward to a busy 2018 at Integra Legal, and volunteering at her son and daughter's schools.

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