Automotive Group, LLC v. A-1 Auto Charlotte, LLC

Elmore, Judge.

I. Background

Automotive Group, LLC (plaintiff) and A-l Auto Charlotte, LLC (defendant) are companies involved in the business of operating used car parking lots. On 1 March 2010, defendant signed a lease agreement (lease) set to expire at midnight on 28 February 2011 with Jordan Motors, Inc., (Jordan Motors), to use apremises located at 4700 E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte. The renewal provision of that lease required defendant to give written notice to the landlord at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease. In September 2010, plaintiff purchased the premises…