Availability and the responsible advocate are confirmed before professional engagement.
Questions to discuss
- What does the lease say about the issue?
- Are possession, arrears, repairs or a notice involved?
- Which dates and communications need to be reviewed?
Documents to prepare
- Lease and amendments
- Rent or deposit records
- Notices and correspondence
How the discussion may proceed
1
Prepare a factual chronology.
2
Review documents and the appropriate route.
3
Agree any notice, negotiation or proceedings separately.
Scope and fees
Agree what is included, the professional fee, applicable taxes and approved expenses before work begins. Review, drafting, dispatch, filing and representation are separate tasks unless the engagement expressly includes them.