Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: This fork applies where the business premises is a retail shop lease governed by the ***Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)*** - floor area 1,000 sqm or less AND in a retail precinct (more than 25% of total lettable area is retail). Failure to comply with the mandatory disclosure timeline under s.22B PERMANENTLY COMPROMISES the vendor’s s.50A statutory release from lease obligations. This fork provides a step-by-step compliance playbook. Access official forms at Business Queensland - RSLA Forms.
Key RSLA Forms Table: - Form 9 (Assignor Disclosure Statement) - Vendor to Purchaser - at least 7 days before contract signing or lessor consent request - Form 15 (Assignee Disclosure Statement to Assignor) - Purchaser to Vendor - before lessor is asked to consent - Form 7 (Lessor Disclosure Statement to Assignee) - Landlord to Purchaser - at least 7 days before Deed of Assignment execution Verify current guidelines on the official Queensland Legislation. Access services via the Queensland Courts.
The Process at a Glance: Assess RSLA applicability, prepare and serve Form 9, receive Form 15 from purchaser, submit landlord consent request, confirm Form 7 issued to assignee, manage waiver if required, execute Deed of Assignment, confirm s.50A release. Verify current guidelines on the official Queensland Legislation. Access services via the Queensland Courts.
* Disclaimer: We're nobody's lawyer, because we aren't lawyers. You are, so you know better than to take legal advice from an app. We also aren't accountants or dog trainers - just digital spirit guides taking zero liability for any of this. This site exists to gather the collective knowledge of practitioners like you. Verify everything and submit your feedback on the Business Sale (Vendor) - Retail Lease Assignment - RSLA Compliance Pathway matter plan to improve the playbook. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, it's a request for input.
This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for COMMERCIAL cases, outlining the standard TRANSACTIONAL process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Confirm RSLA scope before contract execution.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld), s.6 exclusions.
For the 25% non-retail precinct test in multi-story buildings, the relevant ‘level’ is each floor independently. A ground floor with 30% retail is within the Act even if the building overall is 20% retail.
Complete pre-contract RSLA disclosure obligations.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Complete lease assignment and secure vendor’s permanent statutory release.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.