Commercial Lease Eviction Notice

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Missouri law generally requires a landlord to give at least 30 days notice to vacate, unless theres a lease violation. Your lease specifies that notices must be in writing and delivered by hand, express overnight delivery, or certified/registered mail. The notice you received may not comply with these terms. Consult a local attorney for advice specific to your situation.

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I sublet a commercial pro[erty and received a 1 day notice to vacate from someone stating they own the property but my lease is with their lessee
Hello ****. Missouri law generally requires a landlord to give at least 30 days notice to vacate, unless there's a lease violation. Did your sublease agreement include any provisions about termination or eviction?
yes
Okay, ****. Since your sublease includes provisions about termination or eviction, the next steps depend on what those provisions are. Can you tell me more about them?
I have received no paper notices from anyone and my lease state s"“Notices” All notices, consents, approvals or other instruments required or permitted to be given by either party pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and given by (i) hand delivery, (ii) express overnight delivery service or (iii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed to have been delivered upon (a) receipt, if hand delivered, (b) the next business day, if delivered by express overnight delivery service, or (c) the third business day following the day of deposit of such notice with the United States Postal Service, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested."
Based on the lease clause you've provided, it seems the notice you received may not comply with the agreed terms. In Missouri:
- Tenants should receive written notice for eviction.
- The method of delivery should follow the lease agreement.
If they didn't follow this, you might have a legal argument. However, consult a local attorney for advice specific to your situation.