From www.russellkennedy.com.au: The County Court of Victoria ruled in Horgan v Equi Ventures Pty Ltd that an equestrian business constituted “the retail provision of services,” thus classifying the lease as a retail lease under the Retail Leases Act 2003.

The court applied the “ultimate consumer test” and found sufficient connection between the leased premises and the services provided, despite some operations being offsite.

This case highlights the Act’s broad applicability, underscoring the importance of careful analysis of lease terms and permitted uses.