Deputy Andy Taylor has been told he must vacate his Market Square coffee shop by the end of September.
The businessman and politician was taken to court last month after contesting an eviction notice which had been served on him by landlord McAulay (Market Buildings).
The Deputy Bailiff presided over that court hearing where Deputy Taylor represented himself and Ferbrache & Farrell LLP represented the landlord.
Deputy Taylor was accused of failing to comply with his previously agreed rental terms, and failed to comply with an eviction notice served in November last year.
The issues related to repairs and renovations of the building including the roof, guttering, pointing, and internal decoration. He said that he hadn't breached the terms of his lease while the landlord argued he had.
Deputy Taylor said in court that he had carried out a survey of the building himself and contested some of the landlord's claims over areas of disrepair and poor maintenance.
The landlord had said there were 14 areas where maintenance or repairs had not been carried out, including to the roof and guttering which had needed attention and could lead to water getting into the building.
Deputy Taylor said he had made significant investments in the building in 2019 but the covid pandemic had affected his business in the following years.
Having heard evidence from both sides, the Deputy Bailiff confirmed on Friday that she agreed with the landlord and sanctioned Deputy Taylor's eviction, albeit with a stay until the 30 September.
She also awarded 75% of the court costs to McAulay.
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