Who We Are
At Greyson Legal, we are proud to be the Sunshine Coast’s trusted experts in commercial and retail leasing law. Based locally and servicing Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosa, Kawana, Buderim, and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, we help business owners, landlords, and franchise operators secure strong, compliant, and practical lease arrangements that stand the test of time.
As a boutique law firm, Greyson Legal offers the depth of legal knowledge you’d expect from a city practice, combined with the personal service and local understanding that Sunshine Coast businesses value. With over 20 years of experience in leasing, franchising, and commercial law, our Principal provides strategic, hands-on advice to protect your business interests and reduce risk—whether you’re opening your first shopfront, renewing a retail tenancy, or managing a property portfolio.
Our Sunshine Coast Leasing Law Services
The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing commercial regions, with thriving precincts from Caloundra CBD and Birtinya’s health hub to Maroochydore City Centre and Noosa Junction. Each area presents unique leasing challenges and opportunities.
At Greyson Legal, we help you navigate the fine print of lease agreements so you can focus on running your business. We provide clear and practical advice across all aspects of leasing law.
At Greyson Legal | Leasing Lawyers | Sunshine Coast, we provide lease review and advice. Whether you’re setting up a new café in Mooloolaba, leasing an office in Maroochydore, or renewing a tenancy in Noosa, our goal is to ensure your lease works for you — not against you.
Our lease review and advice services across the Sunshine Coast identify unfavourable clauses, hidden costs, and compliance issues; and make recommendations on issues needing further clarification or clauses needing amendment.
Lease Negotiation & Risk Minimisation
Negotiating a lease can be one of the most important financial decisions your business makes. We represent Sunshine Coast tenants and landlords in all stages of lease negotiation. We can assist with initial heads of agreement through to formal lease execution.
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At Greyson Legal | Sunshine Coast Leasing Lawyers we help tenants in negotiating:
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Favourable rent and rent review structures
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Lease incentives
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Reasonable outgoings limits and transparency
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Fair exit and renewal clauses
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Clear make-good and repair obligations
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Balanced bank guarantee or security requirements
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Assignment of Lease & Subleasing
If you’re selling your Sunshine Coast business or planning to sublet part of your premises, we can provides step-by-step guidance to ensure the process runs smoothly and legally.
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Review and advise on Lease assignment clauses and Deeds of Assignment
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Review and advise on Subleases
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Liaise with landlords and agents to obtain consent
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Our experience in both leasing and franchising law allows us to manage assignments and subleases efficiently — protecting you from unexpected risks long after the transaction is complete.
Lease Renewals, Options & Variations
Leases evolve — and your legal documentation should evolve with them. At Greyson Legal, we assist Sunshine Coast businesses with:
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Lease renewals and extensions
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Exercising option periods correctly and on time
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Lease variations
We help you avoid the common pitfalls that arise when option notices are missed or when variations are informally agreed but not properly documented. Our firm ensures that your updated lease terms remain legally binding and enforceable under Queensland law.
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Make-Good & End-of-Lease Obligations
“Make good” disputes are one of the most common causes of tension at the end of a lease. Whether you’re commercial office lease has expired in Caloundra or ending a warehouse lease in Maroochydore, we help you understand exactly what’s required.
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Greyson Legal Sunshine Coast leasing lawyers can:
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Review, interpret and advise you on make-good clauses
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Liaise with landlords and agents to finalise handover
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Help you resolve lease termination disputes (if they arise).
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By acting early, we can often prevent disagreements before they escalate — saving you time, money, and stress.
Retail Shop Leasing Lawyers
Sunshine Coast
Retail leasing in Queensland is regulated by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) — a detailed and highly regulated piece of legislation designed to protect retail tenants, balance the interests of landlords, and ensure transparency in commercial leasing arrangements.
At Greyson Legal | Leasing Lawyers | Sunshine Coast, we understand how complex retail leasing can be. Our firm provides clear, practical legal advice to both landlords and tenants throughout the Sunshine Coast region, including Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Buderim, Noosa, Coolum, and the Hinterland.
Whether you are entering a new retail shop lease, renewing an existing one, or resolving a leasing dispute, our team helps you navigate Queensland’s retail leasing laws with confidence and clarity.
Sunshine Coast Retail Leasing Advice
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Retail leasing involves more than just signing a document — it defines your rights, costs, and business security for years to come. Greyson Legal can assist with:
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Reviewing and advising on retail shop leases
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Ensuring compliance with the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)
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Reviewing Lessor Disclosure Statements
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Helping you prepare Lessee Disclosure Statements and supporting documentation
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Advising on bank guarantees, rent reviews, outgoings, termination rights and make-good clauses
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Assisting with lease renewals, assignments, and variations
We act for tenants across the Sunshine Coast, ensuring every lease is legally sound, commercially balanced, and compliant with disclosure obligations.
Retail Lease Disputes & QCAT Representation
Disputes between landlords and tenants can arise from misunderstandings over rent, repairs, maintenance, or disclosure compliance. When this happens, early intervention and informed legal advice are essential.
Greyson Legal provides practical guidance to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Where required we can assist with landlord and tenant negotiation and guide you in relation to lease dispute resolution, via mediation, or, if required, before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
Our goal is to help you achieve a fair, commercially sensible resolution — so you can return your focus to running your business.
Local Leasing Experience Across the Sunshine Coast
From boutique shops in Noosa Junction, to cafés along Mooloolaba Esplanade, and retail outlets in Maroochydore’s emerging CBD, the Sunshine Coast’s retail landscape is dynamic and competitive. Each location has its own leasing challenges — from foot traffic and zoning considerations to landlord fit-out conditions and centre rules.
Our Sunshine Coast leasing lawyers understand these local nuances. We work closely with clients to ensure their lease terms align with their operational needs and financial goals — whether in a shopping centre, high street retail strip, or mixed-use development.
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Greyson Legal are Sunshine Coast leasing lawyers offering expert advice on commercial and retail leases, lease disputes, lease reviews, and QLD commercial tenancy law.
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