VIC Rent Not Paid in Full - Owner Locked My Shop

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Mattt

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I did not pay full rent under a commercial lease for 3 months, but I keep paying some money. Can the owner lock my shop without going to court under commercial law?
 

John R

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14 April 2014
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Hi @Mattt,
  1. To clarify, has the landlord/owner threatened to lock you out of your shop or actually locked you out of your shop?
  2. Do you have a written lease agreement? If yes, what does your lease agreement say in relation to payments?
  3. Had you agreed to part-payment of rent for a period of time?
 
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