The counil sold the premises to private landlords, they refusing to do repairs they said they will before the completion of the sale. I have withold the rent, Now they are threatening to wind up the business if I don't pay up.
2007-01-29 02:50:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
you can't just not pay rent. the best strategy is to notify the landlord in writing that the works have been agreed to be done. Tell the landlord that if they do not do the work you will then get the works done and set off against the rent. net step would be to get at least 3 quotes for the work to be done and again send to the landlord saying what you have done and what you propose to do. give them at least 14 days to reply at each time. if after that you get the work done and deduct the cost from the rent you will have a good chance of staying within the law. additionally have a look at your lease agreement. that should have something about dispute resolution. good luck
2007-01-29 04:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by groovydude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on local laws where you live,the current owner of the property is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the property unless it is in your lease or rental agreement that you are responsible.
You can put the rent in an escrow account until the sale is completed and the pay the new landlords or the old landlord any back rent.
You will need to negotiate with both parties for such an arrangement or have them agree to let you make the repairs necessary using the rent money to help pay for them.
They can't close your business,but they can start eviction proceedings for non payment of rent,at which time they will have to let you move your business to a new location,that includes moving any equipment used for you business. They cannot legally keep you from removing it.
The new owners are not required to make repairs before taking possesion of property in case the deal does not go through,but the current owner is responsible for having the property in sellable condition or at least within codes.
2007-01-29 03:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't just not pay! You must atleast put the money in an escro account and contact the agency in your county responsible for this matter! Call your local courthouse and find out who they are, but FIRST, put the entire amount of the rent in an escro account!
2007-01-29 02:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan's Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don`t have it in writing you have to pay. You could sue to get your repairs done. Sue for court costs also.
2007-01-29 02:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by bill a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋