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Anthony*, a property manager, was surprised to hear that the tenant was claiming back the bond on a commercial space. Anthony was pretty sure the shop was still in business and doing well.

Diana*, a commercial tenant could not keep up with rent and outgoings after two years in the premises. The landlord locked her out in July, and in August sued in the Local Court for $64,000 plus ongoing costs until the loss was fully realised.

Bhanu*, a doctor and shareholder in a medical practice, was concerned when he saw several transactions in the company bank accounts that he had not authorised, adding up to around $20,000. He found out that two companies, each owned by other doctors in the practice, had been invoicing for services that Bhanu was unaware of.

Anthony* was forced to shut down his Sydney gym when COVID first hit in March 2020. As gym memberships were being frozen during the lockdown period, he was also worried about a 100 per cent reduction in turnover and having to let many of his trainers and other staff go.

Lina*, a hairdresser, signed a lease agreement 10 months ago and began the fit-out process for a new salon. After receiving conditions from the Development Approval (DA), she found it difficult to meet the requirements. Because she was unable to open her salon she accumulated unpaid rent.

Danika*, a landscaper, had an agreed scope of work on a property outside of Sydney, with time and materials to be paid for progressively.

Nisha*, a commercial tenant, had been complaining that her lessor Trent* wanted to go back on his word. She claimed that Trent had ripped up the rent waiver agreement they entered at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and was forcing her out of business.