Request for a Rent Payment Extension or Discount for Commercial Lease - Word & PDF Template Form

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ABN: ________
Phone: ________
Email: ________

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ABN: ________

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Re: Request to Extend the Period to Pay Rent under the Lease dated ________ — Rent Period ________ to ________

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. Background

1.1 We write on behalf of ________ (the "Lessee") in relation to the lease dated ________ (the "Lease") between the Lessee and ________ (the "Lessor") in respect of the premises located at (the "Leased Property"):

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1.2 The Lessee occupies and leases the Leased Property for the purpose of conducting the following business:

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1.3 The current rent payable under the Lease is ________ per ________, payable in accordance with the terms of the Lease.

2. Circumstances giving rise to this request

2.1 Regrettably, the business of the Lessee has been adversely affected in the following manner:

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3. The request

3.1 In light of the above, the Lessee respectfully requests that the Lessor agree to extend the period for payment of the rent falling due for the period commencing ________ and ending ________, the total amount of which is ________ (the "Deferred Rent").

3.2 The Lessee requests that the full amount of the Deferred Rent be paid on or before ________, and that during the deferral period the Lessor agree to waive any late payment penalties, interest charges and any right to issue a notice of breach, take enforcement action, terminate the Lease or call upon any security or guarantee in respect of the Deferred Rent.

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3.4 To the extent the Leased Property constitutes retail premises, this request is made having regard to the applicable retail leasing legislation in the relevant State or Territory (for example, the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW), Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic), Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) or the equivalent legislation in ________), and is made in good faith with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable arrangement.

4. Continuing commitment

4.1 We confirm that the Lessee remains committed to honouring all of its obligations under the Lease and intends to pay the full amount of the rent owing on the date specified above.

4.2 We trust that you will understand the difficult situation the Lessee is currently facing and that you will agree to grant the requested extension. If there is any matter you wish to discuss, the writer is available to arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time, and may be contacted on ________ or by email at ________.

4.3 We would be grateful for your written response by ________.

4.4 This letter is sent without prejudice to the rights of the parties under the Lease.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We look forward to your favourable response.

Yours faithfully,

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For and on behalf of ________