When you enter a commercial lease with a business owner, your lease agreement will detail each party\u2019s rights and responsibilities. If your tenant repeatedly ignores their lease obligations, you may have no option but to take legal action against them and take them to court. This article will explore key considerations for a commercial landlord before taking their tenant to court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the court system\u2019s popularity in movies and television, litigation should not be your first option if a lease dispute arises. In fact, it should be your last resort. That is because litigation is costly, lengthy and emotionally draining. You should always consider other options, like alternative dispute resolution<\/a> to resolve any issue with your commercial tenant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are various reasons your tenant can breach their lease obligations. For instance, their business may be struggling financially, causing them to miss a rental payment. For one-off issues, it is better to have an open discussion with your tenant and come to an agreement. However, other breaches can be severe, especially if a tenant repeatedly ignores their lease obligations. In these scenarios, and after trying alternative options, you may have no choice but to consider court action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you plan to take your tenant to court, you must first warn them through a formal letter stating the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\nLetter Before Action <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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