Been served notice on workshop.

[steve1963]

Hi,

I was not really sure where to post this and I'm in a bit of a flap so please forgive me and point me in the right direction if necessary.

 

I sub-let a small workshop for my business and have been in there almost 18 months. The lease states a start date and then goes on goes to say it continues on a year to year basis until the tenant or landlord terminates.

 

Today the landlord served me notice and wants me out by sept 14th the lease does have what I believe is called a break clause which is worded as this

10.Upon 1 months notice , the landlord may terminate the tenancy under this lease without cause or reason.

It also offers this option to the tenant in section 11.

 

I'd like to understand my rights as far as this goes 1 month is no time at all to find another place and shift my stuff, I'd like to stay if possible as I have spent quite a bit of money on the place.

 

Just to clarify I have not breached any conditions and rent is up to date.

 

Thanks.

[BazzaS]

Hi,

I was not really sure where to post this and I'm in a bit of a flap so please forgive me and point me in the right direction if necessary.

 

I sub-let a small workshop for my business and have been in there almost 18 months. The lease states a start date and then goes on goes to say it continues on a year to year basis until the tenant or landlord terminates.

 

Today the landlord served me notice and wants me out by sept 14th the lease does have what I believe is called a break clause which is worded as this

10.Upon 1 months notice , the landlord may terminate the tenancy under this lease without cause or reason.

It also offers this option to the tenant in section 11.

 

I'd like to understand my rights as far as this goes 1 month is no time at all to find another place and shift my stuff, I'd like to stay if possible as I have spent quite a bit of money on the place.

 

Just to clarify I have not breached any conditions and rent is up to date.

 

Thanks.

 

What interval is the rent paid?

Do you have "exclusive possession"?

How is the agreement described in its title?

[steve1963]

Rent is paid monthly in advance.

Exclusive possession? I work in my workshop alone.

Commercial lease agreement.

[steve1963]

Can anyone help? Done a lot of googling but info seems to be mostly residential based.

[raydetinu]

not sure LL can end until end of lease, i.e towards end of yearly period! with six months min notice, see below!

you may need legal advice to check if lease is covered by LL and tenant act.

this may help.

https://www.gov.uk/terminating-a-commercial-property-lease-early

and http://www.propnews.co.uk/issues/2013/01/articles/77/how-to-end-a-business-lease/

and http://www.vertogrouplegal.com/how-do-i-terminate-or-renew-a-business-tenancy/

[steve1963]

Thank you, I am going to try and get to see someone for advice today.