This precedent package provides a professionally drafted Deed of Temporary Variation of Lease used to record temporary changes to the terms of an existing commercial lease. The deed allows landlords and tenants to formally document agreed variations such as rent relief, rent deferrals or other temporary adjustments to lease obligations.
Temporary lease variations commonly arise where tenants experience financial hardship or where the parties wish to negotiate short-term arrangements while maintaining the underlying lease.
The download also includes practical correspondence precedents, rent relief application forms and practitioner guidance to assist lawyers managing negotiations and documenting temporary lease variations.
Professionally Drafted Legal Precedent
Prepared by Australian legal professionals, this precedent provides a practical framework for use with the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land 2026.
The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word and ready for immediate use.
At A Glance
What This Document Covers
- Temporary variation of the terms of an existing lease
- Rent relief including waivers and deferrals
- Agreement between landlord and tenant on revised terms
- Recording temporary arrangements while preserving the lease
Key Clauses Included
- Variation of rent and payment obligations
- Duration of the temporary lease variation
- Continuation of the existing lease terms
- Reinstatement of the original lease provisions
Typical Uses
- Negotiating temporary rent relief arrangements
- Documenting agreed lease concessions
- Responding to tenant financial hardship
- Recording short-term variations to lease obligations
Additional Practical Resources
- Initial letter from landlord to tenant
- Letter requesting tenant financial information
- Letter for tenants with limited lease term remaining
- Commercial rent relief application form
- Practice guide on commercial leasing relief framework
- Checklists when acting for lessor and lessee
Drafted by Legal Professionals
Our precedents are prepared by Australian legal practitioners and reflect commonly used legal drafting standards.
Practical and Easy to Use
Each template provides a structured framework that can be adapted to suit the specific transaction or matter.
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Related Leasing Precedents
These related precedents may also assist practitioners involved in commercial leasing transactions.
- Notice of Exercise of Lease Option
- Heads of Agreement for Lease
- Special Conditions – Contract for Sale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a deed of temporary variation of lease?
A deed of temporary variation of lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant that temporarily changes certain terms of an existing lease. These variations commonly include rent reductions, rent deferrals or other temporary adjustments to lease obligations while leaving the underlying lease in place.
Once the agreed variation period ends, the original terms of the lease generally resume unless the parties agree to further variations.
When is a temporary variation of lease typically used?
Temporary variations are commonly used where a tenant is experiencing financial hardship or where the parties agree to temporary rent relief arrangements. The deed allows the parties to formally record the agreed changes to the lease while maintaining the existing tenancy.
These arrangements often arise during periods of economic disruption or where a tenant’s business has been significantly affected.
What documents are included in this download?
The download includes a Deed of Temporary Variation of Lease together with practical correspondence precedents, rent relief application forms and guidance materials to assist practitioners managing lease variation negotiations.
Does the original lease remain in force?
Yes. A temporary variation deed modifies certain provisions of the lease for an agreed period but does not replace the underlying lease. The existing lease continues to apply except to the extent that it is varied by the deed.
Also Known As
This precedent may also be referred to as a temporary lease variation agreement, lease amendment deed, rent relief agreement or lease modification agreement.
These agreements are commonly used where landlords and tenants agree to temporarily vary the terms of an existing commercial lease, particularly in circumstances involving negotiated rent relief or other temporary concessions.
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