Commercial rent and lease

Miscommunication is often at the heart of a dispute. If you’ve tried discussing the problems with each other, but can’t agree on a way forward, mediation can be a good choice. However, that’s only if both sides are willing to keep talking.

If so, one of our independent Fair Way mediators can use their knowledge of commercial leases and property law, and their mediation skills, to work with you both to help you reach a shared agreement.

Mediation is a way to resolve issues through conversation.

Our mediators help you resolve a dispute by providing a process for navigating the issues and the options for resolution. One of our skilled mediators supports you and the others involved to reach an agreement together.

They encourage you to understand each other’s perspectives, talk through the issues, identify mutual interests, develop realistic options, and agree on a solution.

Before you commit to mediation, we will quote a fixed fee in most circumstances, with pricing starting at $4000 excluding GST for a half-day mediation. When you get in touch with our team, we can provide a quote based on your requirements.

Depending on your situation, one party may agree to cover the dispute resolution costs or the costs can be shared between the parties.

When you contact us, we’ll begin the process of engaging the other party, appointing a mediator and agreeing a mediation time, date and venue. It usually takes around one to two weeks to complete these steps.

Mediations are usually scheduled for a half-day (four hours) or full day (eight hours), depending on the complexity of the issue and the number of parties involved.

Quick – it usually takes around a week to get everything arranged.

Cost effective – our disputes resolution service is significantly cheaper than involving lawyers or court proceedings

Resolve conflict – reach an agreement that works for you.

Restore relationships – reopen communication and move forward.

Choice – choose the time, date and venue for your meeting.

Privacy – all matters discussed are confidential and remain private.

Arbitration is quite a flexible process that can have a narrow or wide focus, depending on your needs.

By agreement, it can be used for a range of issues – for example, an arbitrator can consider the impact of delays and then award damages. It’s a quicker and more private alternative to court.

If your lease agreement lists arbitration within its dispute resolution clause, Fair Way can appoint an independent person to decide on the issue or issues in dispute. If you’re not sure, we can review your contract and advise on the appropriate dispute resolution process.

Arbitration is like having a private judge. It’s a formal process where an independent person decides on a dispute, governed by the Arbitration Act 1996 and the Property Law Act 2007.

By agreement, you decide on the process, timeframes and rules, with the assistance of the arbitrator.

Fair Way manages the process throughout, guiding you through the steps and keeping you on track.

Fixed price arbitration is available, with pricing starting from $7000 excluding GST.

When you contact our team, we provide you with a quote based on your requirements.  

One party may offer to cover the dispute resolution costs or the costs can be shared between the parties.

Arbitration is a quick process. A decision can be made within a few weeks.  

Quick – arbitrations can be completed far more quickly than court hearings, with many cases determined within just a few weeks. 

Cost effective – significantly cheaper than involving lawyers or court proceedings.

Choice – arbitration is flexible process – by agreement you can choose an arbitrator, the process and rules, timeline, scope of issues, and evidence considered.

Privacy – all matters discussed are confidential and remain private.