I am in a one year lease for a commercial (office), i am three months into the lease. the unit does not pass the city building inspection do to walls built without a permit. i am not able to oporate because i cannot get a buisness licence do to unpermitted construction. if i choose to leave, am i still responsible for completimg the lease term or can i legally breack the lease with out paying anything???
i feel like its all been a bug loss for me. paying the rent and investing in a buisness which i am not able to oporate do to the "construction" issues.
am i intittled to a refund of the rent i have already paid and the initial security depposite???
please help!!!
****note: i have got a 10 day notice from the "code enforcement dept" to get a buisness licence or i will be fined, but the landlord says it will take about three months for demolition and to get permitted....
Asked on 6/09/16, 12:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
There is no way to answer your question accurately without reviewing the lease and all related documents and answering a number of questions about how you came to be in this situation. You need to see an experienced real estate attorney in person.
Answered on 6/09/16, 12:15 pm
