Sub-leasing Your Berth
Berth holders at Lake Butler Marina may apply to sub-lease their berth for a fixed period, subject to Council approval.
All sub-leases must be approved by Council before the vessel arrives at the Marina.
How to apply
To sub-lease your berth, you must:
- Complete the Robe Lake Butler Sub-lease Agreement (Berth) This must be signed by both the berth owner (Sub-lessor) and the proposed sub-lessee.
- Nominate the sub-lease period
Start and end dates must be clearly stated. Sub-leases are for fixed terms only. - Provide vessel details, including:
- Vessel name, type and length
- Registration number
- Driver’s licence number of the operator
- Attach a current Certificate of Currency
Proof of vessel insurance is mandatory. - Submit the application to Council before arrival Applications are assessed and approved by the Chief Executive Officer or delegate.
Council Approval
A sub-lease is not valid until it has been approved by Council.
Council will confirm:
- vessel length suitability for the berth;
- permitted use compliance;
- insurance coverage; and
- eligibility under Marina rules.
Council may approve, decline or apply special conditions to any sub-lease.
Responsibilities of the berth owner
Even while sub-leased:
- the berth owner remains responsible for compliance with the Underlease and Marina Rules;
- any breach by the sub-lessee may be treated as a breach by the berth owner; and
- vessels must remain entirely within the boundaries of the allocated berth.