*** This Blog Post Only Applies to Commercial Lease Agreements ***
Most commercial lease agreements have what is called a “holdover provision”. A holdover provision details what happens when the original commercial lease ends and a formal extension is not filed. A typical holdover provision will say something like, “either the tenant or the landlord can terminate the lease with a 60-day notice”.
However, in the event that the commercial lease is silent on how to terminate the lease once it has become month to month then A.R.S. § 33-341 which states in part: “A lease from month to month may be terminated by the landlord giving at least ten days’ notice thereof.”
I find this amazing that a landlord can terminate a commercial lease by only giving the tenant ten (10) days to vacate! What if you have a large warehouse full of supplies? What if you have a thriving medical practice? Without pre-negotiated terms you may be subject to a ten (10) day notice to vacate!
A.R.S. § 33-1375(B) of the Arizona Residential Landlord – Tenant Act requires landlords to give their tenants at least 30 days to vacate. Amazing that Arizona businesses are given even less time to pack up their stuff and leave than people!
What Should Commercial Tenants Do?
A tenant negotiating a commercial lease agreement should make sure the lease specifically addresses the “holdover provision”. This provision should detail exactly how a lease will terminate. Depending on your type of business you may want to require a 90 day notice from the landlord.
Commercial lease agreements usually last many years and involve hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent so before signing on the dotted-line make sure you have negotiated the terms that will protect your needs. If you need help from an Arizona real estate attorney then contact the Dunaway Law Group at 480-389-6529 or HERE.
*** This Blog Post Applies to Commercial Lease Agreements in Arizona ***
