Commercial Tenant Rights
Many businesses rent their office or retail space, and anyone who has had the experience of dealing with an unjust landlord knows the frustration it can bring. Your landlord has a lot of say over the way you use your space, and can make decisions that affect your business and your bottom line. There are certain statutes in Texas that outline how landlords and commercial tenants must interact, and your lease may afford you some protection, as well. However, sometimes issues cannot be managed directly between a tenant and landlord. In these cases, involving an experienced real estate lawyer may help get you the resolution you need in your case.
Know Your Lease
It is important that as a tenant you understand your legal rights. Commercial tenants are given fewer protections under the law than those with residential leases. Since you have fewer protections under the law, it is important that you carefully negotiate the details of your lease, including:
- Specific requirements for getting your security deposit back
- Whether you are allowed to sublease or not
- Any requirements you may have for who is rented space near yours
- Whether you have any cancellation rights
- How property damage and maintenance issues will be taken care of
Don’t let an unfair landlord harm your business. If you haven’t gotten anywhere with your own efforts, it may be time to contact an attorney with experience in real estate and business law.
Contact Us
If you are facing a tough commercial landlord dispute and have not been able to get a fair and just response by your own efforts, contact the Austin business litigation attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431 today.