Our information about renting places to live in does not cover commercial or retail leases. Consumer Affairs Victoria only deals with residential rental agreements.
However, if you rent a property mainly as your home but also run a business there, your rental agreement may be covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
If a property has a retail area and a separate residential area, the retail business’s lease is covered by the Victorian Small Business Commission while the living space falls under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.