Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001

Subject to section 80, the lessor must tell the tenant about alterations to, or the refurbishment of, the shopping centre or building containing the tenant’s premises if the tenant is likely to be materially affected by the alterations or refurbishment.

The lessor is taken to have told the tenant about an alteration or refurbishment if notice of the alteration or refurbishment—

is in writing; and

includes details of the proposed alterations or refurbishment and the measures (if any) that will be taken by the lessor to minimise the effect of the alterations or refurbishment on the tenant’s premises; and

is given to the tenant at least 2 months before the alteration or refurbishment starts.

For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.