Q: landlord gave a new lease to another buyer while my lease is in effect. I have settlement but landlord mia, what to do?
i have a settlement from the court but the landlord is dodging it, waiting until my lease is up. i brought him a new tenant for the business, but now the new buyer and landlord are trying to backdoor me so i dont get any money for my business. My buyer even paid the backpay, so he is not a bonified purchaser. i have two busneses wall to wall. the other buyer got a new lease for one of my stores, he knocked down the wall, and locked me out of both stores. what can i do? this must be against the law. the buyer and i had an agreement for $350,000. i have something on the landlord, so out i go. the new tenant has began constuction quickly to further solidify his ownership, before i can seek legal counsel to get the settlement inforced. by then, the judge may no longer enforce the settlement. this is a time sensitive matter. thank you
A:
It sounds like you are in a difficult situation. If you have a settlement from the court, but the landlord is not complying with it, you may need to take legal action to enforce the settlement agreement.
One option is to hire an attorney to help you navigate the legal process and enforce your rights. An attorney can help you file a motion with the court to enforce the settlement agreement and seek damages for any losses you have suffered as a result of the landlord's breach of the agreement.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be able to seek assistance from legal aid organizations or pro bono attorneys in your area. You can search for legal aid organizations on the Legal Services Corporation's website (https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid).
It's important to act quickly, as the new tenant appears to be taking actions to solidify their ownership of the property. You should also document any actions taken by the new tenant or the landlord that may be in violation of your rights or the settlement agreement.
Overall, this is a complex legal matter, and it's important to seek legal advice from an experienced attorney.
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