What to do if I’m a salon owner andmy landlordleased the spot 2 doors down to another salon?
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What to do if I’m a salon owner andmy landlordleased the spot 2 doors down to another salon?
There’s literally 1 space between us. Do I have any legal rights?
Asked on February 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The way to try and resolve this dispute is to carefully read the presumed written lease that you have for the commercial space you occupy. If the commercial lease has a provision that the landlord would not lease to a competitor, then the landlord has materially breached his or her presumed written agreement with you and the landlord would be responsible for any damages that you might suffer due to lost customers assuming you can prove this.
If the lease does not have a prohibition regarding leasing to the competition, then you have no legal recourse against the landlord. I suggest that you consult with a landlord tenant attorney that practices commercial leasing if you have further questions.
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