Commercial Property

What Are Commercial Property Outgoings and Who Pays Them? The advertised rent is not always the total cost of occupying a commercial property. Commercial property outgoings are operating costs associated with the premises. Depending on the lease, they may be included in the rent, charged separately to the tenant or divided between the landlord and tenant. There is no single rule that determines who pays every outgoing. The answer depends on the wording of the lease, the type of property and, importantly, whether the premises are covered by Queensland’s retail shop leasing legislation. That is why landlords and tenants need...