Lessee’s right to independent legal advice

Current

(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.

(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.

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47 Lessee’s right to independent legal advice