Document background
A Lease Transfer Request Letter is a crucial document in Australian property law, used when a tenant wishes to transfer their lease obligations to another party before the original lease term expires. This formal request is required by Australian legislation and is typically the first step in the lease transfer process, whether for residential or commercial properties. The document must be prepared in accordance with relevant state tenancy laws and should include specific details about the current lease, the proposed transferee, and the intended transfer date. It serves as written evidence of the tenant's formal request and initiates the landlord's consideration process. The letter is particularly important as landlords generally cannot unreasonably withhold consent to a lease transfer under Australian law, but they must be provided with sufficient information to make an informed decision.
