Retail Shop Leases Act 1994
sec.47Lessee’s right to independent legal advice
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sec.47 Lessee’s right to independent legal advice
A lessee or prospective lessee under a retail shop lease must not be compelled to use, or pay for (in whole or part), the services of a lawyer nominated by the lessor. If a person is compelled to use the services of a lawyer in contravention of subsection (1) , the lessor is liable to pay to the person the amount paid by the person for the services. (sec.47-ssec.1) A lessee or prospective lessee under a retail shop lease must not be compelled to use, or pay for (in whole or part), the services of a lawyer nominated by the lessor. (sec.47-ssec.2) If a person is compelled to use the services of a lawyer in contravention of subsection (1) , the lessor is liable to pay to the person the amount paid by the person for the services.