Are commercial evictions handled differently?
Commercial evictions are different because they are not governed by the many statutes covering residential tenancies. Nonetheless, commercial property landlords must carefully follow whatever notice and eviction procedures the parties agreed to in their lease. • Are self-help remedies available? A: In many cases, a commercial lease will give the landlord the option to exercise a self-help remedy by locking out a tenant who has fallen behind on rent payments or otherwise breached the lease. However, it is wise to consult an attorney before taking this step to ensure that the lease provisions are closely followed and that the tenant isn’t given grounds for a wrongful eviction counterclaim.
