I’m a business owner and have a lease until the end of next month, can the landlord make me vacate by mid-month?
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I’m a business owner and have a lease until the end of next month, can the landlord make me vacate by mid-month?
I have attempted to pay my rent and the landlord has refused to accept it. She is suing me for arrears in court but has offered me a “deal”. If I’m out by the 9th, she will waive any late rent. Can she do that? And how long do I have to vacate?
Asked on June 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Normally under the laws of all states in this country a landlord is required to give at least thirty (30) days written notice to evict a tenant in a commercial or residential lease unless the lease states otherwise.
However, in the situation that you have written about if you want to move out of the premises earlier than the thirty (30) day notice requires in exchange for waiving late rent, you can do so. The time to vacate depends upon what is agreed. Make sure you get such an agreement in writing. I suggest that you consult an attorney that practices in the area of commercial landlord tenant law further to assist you.
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