Hi,
I am currently looking into commercial properties as I am expanding my business. I have found a great premises with everything I need, however it is on the first floor of the building and does not have disabled access or disabled amenities. I run wellness and confidence programs for teen girls and the last tenants ran a gym and have now moved downstairs to a larger area. The premises I am looking at is already approved through council as a recreational facility so I don't need to get council approval for my business if we choose to sign the commercial lease.
My questions is, where do I stand with the disabled access under commercial law? Do I have to have disabled access? Does the landlord have to put disabled access in? Can I be liable for discrimination if I take on the lease and there is no disabled access. I have contacted several business and disability service to obtain information but no one has been able to help me. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I am currently looking into commercial properties as I am expanding my business. I have found a great premises with everything I need, however it is on the first floor of the building and does not have disabled access or disabled amenities. I run wellness and confidence programs for teen girls and the last tenants ran a gym and have now moved downstairs to a larger area. The premises I am looking at is already approved through council as a recreational facility so I don't need to get council approval for my business if we choose to sign the commercial lease.
My questions is, where do I stand with the disabled access under commercial law? Do I have to have disabled access? Does the landlord have to put disabled access in? Can I be liable for discrimination if I take on the lease and there is no disabled access. I have contacted several business and disability service to obtain information but no one has been able to help me. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.