Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Commercial Lease Renewal

My understanding is that a landlord (commercial property) can refuse to renew a lease at will. A friend has a lease that will not be renewed. Another business owner is telling him to contact a lawyer because in this situation the disruption will most likely put him out of business.

I thought I would ask here because if it's cut and dry that you cannot legally fight for a renewal then I can tell the 'helpful' business owner and save my friend a little money.

Thanks,

Ria


Asked on 11/28/01, 3:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Cortson Law Office of Michael D. Cortson, Esq.

Re: Commercial Lease Renewal

I ran into that exact situation 12 years ago. The landlord does not have to renew the lease, period. I had a private school in Santa Monica and got kicked out. Thank God we found a new location. It is scary as hell, but the lease has an end and if the landlord or the tenant does not want to continue they don't have to.

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Answered on 11/28/01, 4:14 pm
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Commercial Lease Renewal

You might want to check the actual lease to see if there was an option to renew. That would be his only hope.

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Answered on 11/28/01, 7:55 pm


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