Leasing and Licensing Policy (OPEN)

This consultation will be open until Monday 1st June 2026.

The most significant change to the policy is that it would expand beyond community leases to include commercial leases as well. For clarity, a lease usually grants a tenant exclusive rights to occupy the property, where a license does not grant exclusive rights to occupy the property or facility.

This updated policy will:

• apply to commercial as well as community users
• formalize application, assessment, delegation, and reporting processes
• expand definitions and clarify obligations 
• introduce health & safety and insurance requirements
• apply more detailed, transparent rules for rent, renewals, and subleasing

This policy only affects new leases, so clubs with long term leases will not be affected until lease turnover. Eg some clubs have leases going out 10 – 15 years

Leasing and Licensing Policy

Link to the online survey and further information: Leasing and Licensing Policy | Let’s Talk Central Otago

Har copy of the survey: Leasing and Licensing Survey

We don't expect many customers' enquiries on this but you receive one, create a SR following this template: 

SELECT TEMPLATE: Property General

DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO: Property General TYPE OF REQUEST: Property - General Enquiry

OFFICER ASSIGNED: Property Administration Officer

ACTION REQUIRED: Carry Out Requested Work

Contact person: Zelda Zeelie