Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

Commercial Lease renewal

I have a 5 year option with rent and terms already decided, during the 5 years ownership of the building changed hands. --name removed--current landlord sent--name removed--a letter stating that I was suppose to give him 120 days notice of renewal about 60 days after that date. I immediately sent him a letter stating I would be staying. Now 5 days before--name removed--lease is up he changed the lease charging--name removed--taxes and all responsiblity of building repair and maintance since I did not give him the 120 days notice. Was I responsible for letting him know that or should he have sent some type of renewal notice like all other leases I have had.


Asked on 7/26/08, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Commercial Lease renewal

You need to have a lawyer review the terms of your lease, check the timeline and the language of your renewal letter, etc., to determine if he has the authority to change the terms of the lease upon your renewal (usually not, but it is possible), and to ensure that you complied with the terms of the lease.

Please contact me if you need assistance.

Thanks.

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Answered on 7/27/08, 2:23 am


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