COVID-19 Rent Relief issues for Landlords and Tenants – a WA perspective
Date: 10 June 2020
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm AWST
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The Federal Government’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leases is being rolled out by each state and territory. The long awaited Code for Western Australia was finalised and released on 29 May 2020.
The Code is intended to be a “roadmap” for how landlords and tenants can view their leasing relationships during the pandemic and provide clarity as to the way forward.
However, as with most legislation or regulations the devil is in the detail.
Join our expert webinar panel including Grant Thornton Partner Craig Simon, MinterEllison Partner Gehann Perera and Property Council of Australia's WA Executive Director Sandra Brewer, who will explore the core principles underpinning the Code and the practical issues arising from these here in Western Australia.
During the session, we will cover:
The Federal Government’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leases is being rolled out by each state and territory. The long awaited Code for Western Australia was finalised and released on 29 May 2020.
The Code is intended to be a “roadmap” for how landlords and tenants can view their leasing relationships during the pandemic and provide clarity as to the way forward.
However, as with most legislation or regulations the devil is in the detail.
Join our expert webinar panel including Grant Thornton Partner Craig Simon, MinterEllison Partner Gehann Perera and Property Council of Australia's WA Executive Director Sandra Brewer, who will explore the core principles underpinning the Code and the practical issues arising from these here in Western Australia.
During the session, we will cover:
- operation of the code, including eligibility
- what tenants need to consider when seeking relief
- what role do landlords have in the relief process
- where the uncertainties still lie
- options available when parties cannot agree
We hope you can join us.
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Featured speakers
Craig Simon, Head of Real Estate and Construction, Partner in Private Advisory, Grant Thornton
Craig has over 17 years’ experience in providing taxation services, accounting and general business consulting to clients in the private and public sectors. This includes taxation planning, business restructuring, business valuation and appraisals, finance applications and debt restructuring and forecasting for planning and monitoring purposes.
Craig leads Perth’s Real Estate and Construction industry group and is an active contributor to the firm’s national industry team.
Gehann Perera, Partner, MinterEllison
Gehann specialises in a range of property transaction including commercial and retail leasing. Gehann has experience in both volume retail leasing and the negotiation of significant commercial leases. Gehann acts for a number of large landlords in Western Australia including Vicinity Centres and Stockland. In addition to his leasing practice, Gehann specialises in the structuring, documentation and financing of major real estate projects. This practice involves acting for developers, borrowers, syndicators, investment institutions, the four major banks and mid-tier lenders on a wide range of projects. He has a particular focus on real estate, construction and social infrastructure projects both in Western Australia and on the East Coast and has worked with investment houses in relation to structured and hybrid projects involving a combination of debt and equity. He provides a conception to fruition service in relation to major projects.
Sandra Brewer, WA Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
Craig has over 17 years’ experience in providing taxation services, accounting and general business consulting to clients in the private and public sectors. This includes taxation planning, business restructuring, business valuation and appraisals, finance applications and debt restructuring and forecasting for planning and monitoring purposes.
Craig leads Perth’s Real Estate and Construction industry group and is an active contributor to the firm’s national industry team.
Gehann Perera, Partner, MinterEllison
Gehann specialises in a range of property transaction including commercial and retail leasing. Gehann has experience in both volume retail leasing and the negotiation of significant commercial leases. Gehann acts for a number of large landlords in Western Australia including Vicinity Centres and Stockland. In addition to his leasing practice, Gehann specialises in the structuring, documentation and financing of major real estate projects. This practice involves acting for developers, borrowers, syndicators, investment institutions, the four major banks and mid-tier lenders on a wide range of projects. He has a particular focus on real estate, construction and social infrastructure projects both in Western Australia and on the East Coast and has worked with investment houses in relation to structured and hybrid projects involving a combination of debt and equity. He provides a conception to fruition service in relation to major projects.
Sandra Brewer, WA Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
Sandra Brewer is the Western Australian Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia. Prior to commencing this position, Sandra was a communications and marketing executive. Her experience spans blue chip corporates, WA private businesses, retirement living, residential development and construction. Sandra believes that leaders should be driven to create change beyond the four walls of an organisation, which is why she has volunteered for many years in political and industry bodies. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia. Sandra also has first-hand experience in the property industry, through her family’s business in residential construction. Sandra is committed to being a strong and effective advocate for the Members of the Property Council and the many people who work in the property industry.
