No images? Click here COVID-19 Update #10At least 50 per cent rent relief for tenantsYesterday, the South Australian Government announced that changes would be made to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 in relation to matters involving commercial leases. This provides a legislated framework to negotiate with landlords and affected tenants with rent relief that includes the provision of at least 50 per cent rent relief. A copy of the media release can be found here. The State has introduced a three step plan to ease restrictions, please find below resources to assist your business.
If you've missed them, here are our past COVID-19 e-news updates or subscribe here. We're here for youCouncil has established a Small Business Task Force that will provide consistent and up to date information to City Businesses on support packages and other services available from Commonwealth, State, Local Government, Peak bodies and Industry Associations. The team will be in regular contact with our city businesses and precincts. We would like to hear from you to understand how we can help you. Please contact business@cityofadelaide.com.au or call us on 8203 7203 New legislated measure to provide at least 50% rent reliefMany lessees and lessors are facing significant financial difficulty as a result of enforced closure of their businesses or a dramatic downturn in customers due to social distancing and work from home requirements. On Tuesday 12th May 2020, the SA Government announced that changes would be made to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 in relation to matters involving commercial leases. Landlords should negotiate with affected tenants rent relief, on a case by case basis, having regard to factors including:
A copy of the media release issued by the Attorney-General Hon Vickie Chapman MP can be found here. For more essential information for Lessees and Lessors dealing with COVID-19 please see the SA Small Business Commissioner. Fringe and Gluttony go digitalThe Adelaide Fringe and Gluttony bring you two new ways to experience the creativity and hospitality of festival season, right at home. Through being digitally agile, the companies bring you Adelaide FringeVIEW and Gluttony Wine. Co. The new iterations support artists and help to continue employing people in the events sector. The show must go onAdelaide Festival Centre is staying connected with audiences by launching an online collection of free performances, interviews and workshops available now. Upskill your CORONA slangBecause we could all do with a laugh. If you haven't got the gist of all the Aussie Enjoy. City of Adelaide |