Mary enters into a 5-year lease for a factory owned by Norma. She says she intends to open a pottery business. The lease contains clauses that restrict assignment or subletting without the landlord’s consent, and requires the tenant to keep the premises in good repair. Norma goes interstate for 4 months. When she returns, she discovers that Mary has sublet the property to a video mail-order service specialising in soft pornography that does not breach any laws. Norma also finds that the wooden loading ramp has been buckled. Briefly explain Norma’s rights and remedies.

Mary enters into a 5-year lease for a factory owned by Norma. She says she intends to open a pottery business. The lease contains clauses that restrict assignment or subletting without the landlord’s consent, and requires the tenant to keep the premises in good repair. Norma goes interstate for 4 months. When she returns, she discovers that Mary has sublet the property to a video mail-order service specialising in soft pornography that does not breach any laws. Norma also finds that the wooden loading ramp has been buckled. Briefly explain Norma’s rights and remedies.

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