Small businesses doing it tough due to COVID-19 are set to benefit from further NSW Government support following a decision to extend mediation protections under the commercial leasing regulation until 30 June 2022.
Treasurer Matt Kean said the challenges facing small business have been significant which is why we are moving to extend mediation protections to support tenants and landlords to work together to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
\u201cThroughout COVID-19 we have made it our mission to listen to the small business community and understand what they need to keep the lights on so they can continue to provide jobs and support to our economy,\u201d Mr Kean said.
\u201cThe small business community is the backbone of our economy so anything we can reasonably do to support their operation through the challenges, we will do.
\u201cWe appreciate and acknowledge the constructive approach of commercial property owners in working together with their tenants in these very challenging circumstances.\u201d
Under the extension, from 14 March to 30 June 2022, landlords will be prevented from taking certain actions including evicting and locking out, unless they have attempted mediation with tenants that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Small Business Eleni Petinos said extending mediation provisions until 30 June 2022 would provide practical benefit to both tenants and landlords.
\u201cSmall businesses have experienced enormous challenges over the past two years,\u201d Ms Petinos said.
\u201cExtending mediation protections under the commercial leasing regulation is a sensible move that will help keep businesses open for trade.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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