Hi Paul -- I can't speak to the particulars of Australian law, but as both Australia and the US legal systems find their roots in British common law, there's probably enough similarities that I can help get you started down the right track (though my primary gig is business services, I'm a licensed attorney here in the US ).
Typically, a sub-lease arrangement carries the legal implication of affording the sub-lessee with certain property rights. This is why most standard lease arrangements disallow it or wrap certain terms and conditions around it. I agree with one of the posters below that your intended business model should be clearly communicated to the landlord. You can still provide services to others through a straight contractual arrangement known as a license. You want to make clear that you are not granting the user any property rights... merely a license to use your services based upon the terms and conditions you set forth in your license. Legally, this is a more limited right and should satisfy any concerns your landlord (and his/her lenders) may otherwise have. As somebody noted below, you should really run this by a local attorney... they will be best equipped to provide you with the right solution. Good luck! Jack Speranza Founder, the zen bungalow http://zenbungalow.com On Jan 15, 8:51 pm, Paulie <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > I am about to enter a commercial lease for premises to start a Co > Working Studio called Epic Studios. I know the land lord will be > adverse to me sub leasing though & want to avoid having to sub lease > to co workers. How do I get around that legally? Someone mentioned > creating a membership. Does this mean people still enter into an > agreement when they move in? > > If anyone has any formal information on the wording of a Membership + > Agreement around this, that would be much appreciated. > > Thanks again. > > Paul - Epic Studios > Melbourne - Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
