Resolve your Commercial Tenancy Dispute

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) is providing help for small businesses in resolving a range of disputes arising during the coronavirus (COVID- 19) crisis period. 

Help includes assistance early on, often just over the phone, and where disputes can’t be resolved this way, access to a mediation service that works.

Commercial tenants and landlords are increasingly contacting the VSBC over situations where the tenant is having difficulty paying rent.

Tenants should first read their lease closely to make sure they understand their rights and obligations and if anything isn’t clear, seek legal advice or contact the VSBC for help.

Under Victoria’s commercial tenancy relief scheme, the VSBC is providing advice and help to resolve retail leasing disputes through its mediation service.

It’s vital tenants and landlords communicate as early as possible and try to reach an agreement first, and only if this fails, consider VSBC.

Small business owners can go to the VSBC for help with disputes over goods and services and unpaid invoices, and disputes with financial providers and insurers.

For help in resolving business disputes you can’t resolve directly, contact the VSBC on 13 8722 or at enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au or lodge an application online.

Peter Forbes
Business & Industry Officer