Situation: A Houston, TX landlord desired to enter into a lease for a commercial warehouse location. The landlord is listed as an LLC (Limited Liability Company), and the lease attorney must determine who has the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the landlord.
The due diligence of an attorney in this situation is very important.
Research the status of all entities involved
Review the Texas Secretary of State online status of all entities
Findings: The Landlord’s LLC had forfeited its right to do business in Texas in 2007.
This situation reveals perfectly the importance of contacting a lawyer with a lawyer with experience before entering into a lease agreement.