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When you agree to a commercial lease agreement<\/a>, this represents a significant commitment as it is a legally binding document. Whether you are a commercial landlord or tenant, you must comply with the lease obligations. You must also honour the rights of the other party to the lease. However, despite both parties’ best efforts, there inevitably will be a dispute regarding the lease agreement. There are various ways to deal with this, including going to court. This article will discuss resolving a lease dispute by going to court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Approach to Resolve a Lease Dispute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a commercial landlord or tenant, you likely know that attempting to resolve your dispute outside of court is the best first step. Constructive dialogue and a willingness to negotiate by both parties can mean you reach a mutually satisfactory outcome sooner. This can be the most effective process. Parties who fail to reach an amicable settlement may turn to alternative dispute resolution<\/a> (ADR) procedures such as mediation. This independent process may result in an agreement which both parties accept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going to Court to Resolve a Lease Dispute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going to court to resolve your commercial lease dispute should be considered a last resort. You should only exercise this option when negotiations and ADR have failed<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going to court will naturally be costly and time-consuming for the parties to a lease. Also, it is wise to consider whether going to court is a suitable option for your lease dispute. Litigation may not solve your lease dispute as lease disputes vary in nature and can be quite complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Disputes Should You Take to Court?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are specific lease disputes where going to court is the most suitable action for the commercial lease dispute. For instance, if you, as a commercial landlord, want to regain possession of your property, court action may be necessary. Court action may be required if you have already considered peaceful re-entry for forfeiture first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considerations Before Going to Court<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should consider several things before going to court for your lease dispute. A key consideration is keeping a log of the issues and incidents leading to the dispute. This can include, for example, photos and videos. A court will likely want to consider these when finding a resolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must also consider seeking legal advice before going to court. Court fees can be high, and you want to ensure that any damages the court may award outweigh them. You should engage a legal representative as soon as possible once you decide court action may be necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need to consider any damage that going to court could cause for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Outcomes From Going to Court:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Going to court for a commercial lease dispute can bring about different results. For example, some of the results that are possible include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n