Q: I currently have a warehouse leased in my name only. I have allowed another business to use some of the square footage
I do not have a written agreement or obligation from "the sub renters" to continue to use the space. What are my rights in giving them notice to vacate? Can they sue me for lost business if I give them notice to move out?
A:
There are several concerns I have with this. The first is whether your lease with the owner allows you to sublease to another. This isn't a claim that your sub can really raise, but you should take a good look at it anyway.
In the absence of a contract, if it went to court then it would depend on other evidence, witness statements, emails, texts, etc as to what the term of the contract would be.
If none of that is available, then it would most likely be a month to month contract with either party being able to terminate it at will. They can't sue you unless they had a right to stay there, which would have to proved as discussed above.
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