I have a commercial lease that expires in January. I am completely paid up until December 1. I have every intention on paying my January rent, it’s just that I don’t want to renew my lease. I have leased another building and want to move in there asap, and out of the current building. I can be in the other building by Thanksgiving.
My question is regarding abandonment. If I empty this store (it’s a small boutique) and move to the new location before January, can I be fined or forfeit my security deposit? I am not sure what it specifies in the lease, but I’ve heard that anything can be put into a lease, it doesn’t necessarily make it legal.
Would it be considered abandonment if I completely honor my financial obligation yet vacate the premises?
Also, am I allowed to take the light fixtures? I have track lighting and have heard that I cannot take the track itself, but that I can take the lights… is this true? Also, what about my sign? It is attached to the side of the building.
Can I take things that are screwed into the wall?
Sorry for asking these seemingly simple questions, I’ve never wanted to move before!
Thanks!
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