Regulations have been passed to assist commercial tenancies affected by COVID-19. If a lessee has suffered financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, a lessor cannot take action on the grounds of a breach of the lease for a prescribed period. For more information read “Essential Information for Lessees and Lessors dealing with COVID-19” on the Small Business Commissioner’s website. View the COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases) Regulations 2020.