48Independent legal advice

#### 48 Independent legal advice 48 Independent legal advice > > (1) The lessee or a prospective lessee under a retail shop lease must not be compelled to use the services of a lawyer or licensed conveyancer nominated by the lessor. > > > (2) If the lessee or a prospective lessee is compelled to use the services of a lawyer or licensed conveyancer in contravention of this section, the lessor is liable to pay to the lessee the amount of any fees paid by the lessee to that lawyer or licensed conveyancer for those services. > > > (3) (Repealed) > > **s 48:** Am 1998 No 169, Sch 1 \[32\]; 2017 No 2, Sch 1 \[71\].