Final guidelines support tenants and landlords in assessing a ‘fair proportion of rent’

With the Covid Protection Framework now in place, Property Council has revised the draft Operational Guidelines for Determining a Fair Proportion of Rent.

The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist tenants, landlords and arbitrators in resolving disputes regarding “fair proportion” rent reductions applicable to periods of lockdown.

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