FranLab Being Pushed Out..... Again????

If the selling price ends up being "far, far over market value", there's a good chance it's actually a money-laundering scheme. Probably it's for the best if you depart the entire sketchy situation, hopefully with a full buyout of the lease. Yeah it sucks, moving again is a pain but I believe most if not all of us here will stick with you through another move and beyond.

Unless the lease says otherwise you do not have to let anyone in without 7 days notice. Be strong.

James Boatright

Please do a minimal one hour consult with a property specialist lawyer. Then youll know what your options are. Please pretty please..

James Boatright

I don't know how it is there but I have always held my landlords to a 7 days notice of inspection rule, I never let them have the keys. If they want to show someone around they need to do it on your terms.

I cannot promise about the lab, but we will pull you through.

Erik Broeders

I can see it in your eyes. Those people are so inhuman. My thoughts are with you.

Did they say you'd need to vacate if it sold? Let them make the first move by them issuing an eviction notice. In the interim, make sure you uphold all terms of the lease and pay the rent like clockwork. Don't let them come up with a piddly excuse to break the lease.

Damn, this is annoying, I'll support another "go fund me" campaign if it gets to that. Hang in there, we will stick by you

Gayln Hall

The old landlord keeps the deposit? That doesn't sound right.

Fuck it, y'know what I got a bit of savings, me too.

Shame Boy

That looks like a great idea! Great scenery around there, and a train into Sydney. We just need AU$!M+ to buy it, get it back in shape, and ship Fran and the Lab to the Antipodes.

Sadiq Mohamed

If I had that kind of money I'd buy the place.

Fran Blanche

The city of brotherly love is owned my the property owners, so this city has no tenants rights at all. Landlords can do whatever they wish with impunity, totally legal. As a sole proprietorship without collateral I am ineligible for financing, went through that last year in a video.

Fran Blanche

I physically and psychologically cannot survive another move.

Fran Blanche

No funds for that.

Fran Blanche

Fran, I'll go $1000 for a lawyer to help you; that's just a steaming turd. (I'm serious) Bill

Bill Rule

Definitely need an attorney for this situation. Let us know where to chip in for that.

Amber Crystaldottir

Move to Lithgow Australia and I'll spot you the deposit on this place: https://www.domain.com.au/208-216-main-street-lithgow-nsw-2790-2009465060

EEVblog

Find a shyster lawyer and sue them for everything you can !!!!!!!

Howard Higgins

Surely you will get the money for the unused portion of the lease back, right? The current landlord can't keep 6 years of rent, right?

Philip Stephens

WTF, indeed! You've barely got set back up from the last forced-move! Whatever happens, count on my support - GoFundMe, Kickstarter, whatever - those have their own headaches, as we saw last time, but know - we've got your back.

Ken Klavonic

Same here in the UK. Otherwise why would anyone commit to a lease if f cold just be yanked away under a change of ownership? Depending how long the lease is and what covenants there are with respect to rent review those are the only things that can be changed by the new owner. Either to not renew it. Or to try and increase rent , but they need to justify that raise and it has to be in-line with other similar properties. Either way still sucks to have to deal with I just hope Fran can get some sound legal advice that spells it out in plain language.

veritanuda

Oh that is damn ridiculous. Changing ownership should not change your legal rights with your lease with the previous owner. The new own has to accept and continue existing charges against the property. You are going to have to consult for legal advice because I am sure that is the case by default. Otherwise no one would ever buy a lease. Even so it sucks you have another headache to deal with. We feel for you Fran but don't depress yourself.

veritanuda

So... where is the Kickstarter or whatever for buying FranLab?

Fran, I'm devastated for you, all I can say is it might not be as bad as you think. With the country being pushed onto the ground by you illustrious leader, buyers might just be looking for a longer term investment, if it all goes wrong again I and most of your other patrons, will stand by you. Also I am in the process of drawing some money from a pension I have, not enough to buy the property for you but enough to throw a couple of hundred dollars at any new fundraiser you may start or as a one off extra patreon payment. I'm not having a great week myself, first a friend of mine died in his sleep last Friday night, now this! C'mon now! We're the good guys!

Dr Andy Hill

This is total bullshit! You shouldn't have to go through crap like this. I know you don't have a lot of money, but you really need to see a lawyer and find out what your options are. At the very least, you should get your down-payment back. You have rights, Fran. You need to find out what they are and use them. Try to take care of yourself. You're a good person and you deserve a break!

Here in Australia the lease is legally sold as part of the purchase, the the buyer has to take it on (even if it's a liability), is it not the same in the US?

EEVblog

You have a lease. A lease is a lease, is a lease. These damn landlords need to be hanged in public or something. Yet another example of how capitalism is wrecking our civilization.

Rocco Rizzo

Sorry to hear “never” being sold means “later this year” :-( On the plus side if they’re asking way over market rates for it, it might not sell at all and just go off the market. Which might just mean weeks of unwanted visitors, but not having to move. Either way a 6 year lease is a 6 year lease, and it’d have to be sold subject to that lease. So you’ve got more leverage than the last place. But I’m still sorry to hear there’s More Landlord Drama :-( Ewen

Ewen McNeill

I'm really shocked to hear your news. If there was another go fund me I would chip in. I can only send my best wishes.

Nuts 'n' Proud

Lawyer up ASAP Fran!

Fran, came here to say "Hello", having watched what I thought was your latest on YT. Didn't expect this. Not a lawyer, but what are the termination clauses in your lease? Hello, BTW. I started supporting you before I found out you were based in Philly. I have a soft spot in my heart for Philly. Any chance the City of Brotherly Love would provide the resources to get you a permanent home, given that you are a great ambassador for the city? I won't pretend to be a White Knight, but I'll do what I can. What would it take to carry a mortgage on $385K?

All I can say Fran is we did it before and we'll do it again! It sucks we have to but I'm in a fightin' mood, and I hope whoever is reading this is too! I wanna kick some property speculatin' shills butts!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬

The rich don't get rich by being nice people. They are hard core assholes.

William Alsing

Bummer!! I hope some arrangement can be made.

Bill Karkula

Give me, and you, a Frackin' Break!!!

Howard Simons

Wow. This hurts so bad.

John N Nelson

IANAL, but in my experience as a landlord, leases survive changes in ownership, unless there is a clause to the contrary. Any advance rents or deposits are transferred to the new owner. If the price is above market, you'll probably rarely see any prospective buyers (times and advance notice for access/showings should be addressed in the lease). I just watched Louis Rossmann's video about a possible new location for his business, and how the owner wants a demolition clause where the lease could be terminated if the building were to be torn down. Hang Tough!

Oh *come the fuck on*, this is some incredible bullshit. Fucking landlords, ugh. I wish I could do more than just throw my tiny bit of Patreon money your way and wish you good luck, but I hope that at least helps a little.

Shame Boy

Agree. Now it's time to stand your ground. A lease is a lease.

lohphat

You actually have a lot of leverage here! The new owner will want you out, but you have a lease that entitles you to stay. The easiest way for them to get rid of you is to pay you $$$.

Drone 5813

I agree with Andy. Lawyer up Fran. get them to buy you out ask for moving relocation money like $250K

It'd be almost $1M to buy the 100sqm commercial space I'm in now.

EEVblog

WTF! :(

Kendra Akin

Here we go again! Is this just your space or the whole building?

EEVblog

Lawyer up Fran! Just for peace of mind, tell them to contact your Lawyer for all communications. It will be worth the money for the peace of mind!

I'm Praying for you Fran.

Santa Sir Glenn Dr Heald