Leasing information for trustees
This guide provides information and resources to help trustees manage the leasing of land.
Native title
Before granting a lease, trustees need to make sure that any native title issues have been dealt with. Please read about native title assessment or contact us for more information.
Home ownership leases
When someone buys a home ownership lease, they will pay the trustee a lump sum for the price of the lease. Read about how the purchase price of a lease is calculated or contact us for more information about how land is valued.
Leasing resources
Aboriginal DOGIT land
Leasing manual
Home ownership leases
The lease agreement and terms are highly recommended but are not mandatory. The final agreement between the trustee and lessee is registered with the Titles Registry using Form 7 - Lease/sublease and Form 20 - Schedule.
- Form 1 - Home ownership lease application - Aboriginal land (PDF)
- Agreement to lease template - home ownership leases (DOCX)
- Form 7 and Form 20 template - home ownership leases (DOCX)
Standard leases
The lease term template includes the minimum requirements for lease terms and conditions. It can be modified to suit the purpose of the lease.
- Form 2 - Standard lease application - Aboriginal land (PDF)
- Form 7 and Form 20 template - standard lease - Aboriginal land (DOCX)
Torres Strait Islander DOGIT land
Leasing manual
Home ownership leases
The lease agreement and terms are highly recommended but are not mandatory. The final agreement between the trustee and lessee is registered with the Titles Registry using Form 7 - Lease/sublease and Form 20 - Schedule.
- Form 1 - Home ownership lease application - Torres Strait Islander land (PDF)
- Agreement to lease template - home ownership leases (DOCX)
- Form 7 and Form 20 template - home ownership leases (DOCX)
Standard leases
The lease term template below includes the minimum requirements for lease terms and conditions. It can be modified to suit the purpose of the lease.
- Form 2 - Standard lease application - Torres Strait Islander land (PDF)
- Form 7 and Form 20 template - standard lease - Torres Strait Islander land (DOCX)