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Just a word of caution to all on here.. COMMERCIAL tenants do NOT have the same "rights" as residential tenants and the laws vary not only state by state on COMMERCIAL rentals BUT in large part rely on the WRITTEN AGREEMENT. Often times the business owner tenants are responsible for repair/maintenance..even of major systems in some cases. The poster here has some inconsistencies..I don't owe but even if I did..etc. So it seems we are not getting the full story. For the most part whatever is in the AGREEMENT is what drives what the LL can and cannot do. If you vacated but left things behind you tied up the premises longer and in fact may be found liable for rent during that time. No prosecutor is going to file extortion charges over some bookcases. What exactly type of legal contract did you sign with this LL? Did you have YOUR attorney review it before you signed it? You seem to indicate you were "desperate" to find a place which is NEVER good. And yes small claims court..you can sue for the monetary value of the cases and lost business if you feel like it AND he can COUNTERSUE for back rent, etc. Perfect for Judge Judy show..but I suggest you READ the agreement first and perhaps seek COMMERCIAL tenancy legal advice first.
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