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What Are Venue Hire Agreements?
If you are in the events industry, you’ll likely be reaching out to various venues to host your different events. Or, if you own a venue that you hire out for event organisers, you’re probably looking to attract clients to your space.
Either way, before you hire out a space, it’s imperative you have a Venue Hire Agreement that sets out the terms and conditions under which the venue will be hired in New Zealand.
The content of these agreements will vary depending on the venue being hired and the purpose of the venue hire in New Zealand.
Why Do I Need It?
It is important to ensure that when you’re hiring out the venue, the description of the venue is clear so customers know what to expect in New Zealand.
It is also important that if you’re hiring out other items (such as tables, chairs, karaoke machines or catering equipment, for example), these are accurately reflected in the agreement.
And, if you’re offering staff members and their services as part of the hire, this also needs to be clearly stated in the contract.
What Do Venue Hire Agreements Include?
- A description of the venue: What parts of the venue are made available in the venue hire? What parts of the venue can customers access in New Zealand?
- Term of the hire: How long is the hire term? At what time does the venue have to be vacated?
- Payment: Is there a deposit or a bond required? When is the full payment due?
- Customer obligations: Does the customer have to leave the venue in a particular condition? Are there any specific requirements they must fulfil before returning it to the hirer?
- Damaged goods: In what condition must the venue or the equipment be left? What are the consequences for damaged goods or venue damage?
Need Help With A Venue Hire Agreement?
Having a properly drafted Venue Hire Agreement is crucial to ensure your venue is protected, and secures your payments and other legal risks in New Zealand.
If you don’t have legal experience, it can be challenging to know whether you have it right and whether you’re protecting your income source appropriately!
Having a lawyer draft your Venue Hire Agreement will provide you and your hiree with clarity around your arrangement. It’ll also relieve you from the stresses associated with the legal side of your business, so you can focus on what you love to do!
At Sprintlaw, we have a team of experienced lawyers who can assist you with drafting a Venue Hire Agreement tailored to New Zealand law.
Get in touch with us at [email protected] or give us a call at 0800 002 184.
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