Terminating a long time commercial tenant - etiquette?

[Shin Bo]

Hello everyone,

We purchased a commercial property about 5 years ago and inherited a commercial tenant who has been kind of a pain in the butt and we do not wish to resign the tenant when their lease expires at the end of the year.  Is there a good way to approach this process to minimize blow back? Or should I just give them their 30 days notice and be done with it.  I'm in PA for whats it worth. 

[Patricia Steiner]

I recommend sending the tenant a letter now advising that the lease will not be renewed when it expires on (date). Offer that you have decided to go in a different direction with the property and that you wanted to give them as much notice as possible to allow for a seamless transition to a new location.  Wish them continued success, sign, and be done.  

I would send one copy by regular mail and one by certified mail with proof of delivery.  

And, won't it be a great way to start off the New Year without them!