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James Harden’s Houston Restaurant Locked Out as Landlord Sues Over $2.2 Million in Unpaid Rent

A Harris County lawsuit says Harden personally guaranteed the lease, potentially making him liable for the alleged shortfall.

Overview

  • The posted notice dated Sept. 1 states the locks at Thirteen were changed and lists $2,217,430.05 in delinquent rent and other amounts.
  • Midtown Scouts Square Property filed suit in Harris County against Harden, Thirteens Hospitality Group, and 13 Strikes LLC seeking at least $1 million in damages.
  • The complaint alleges missed monthly base rent and additional rent based on sales, plus claims the tenant failed to maintain improvements required by city and fire codes.
  • The filing says the 2020 lease was extended in July to Oct. 10, 2025, and that the landlord terminated the lease after an August notice while pursuing payments through October.
  • Despite the lockout, online reservations remained available and calls returned a technical-issues message, and Harden’s camp has not commented; the restaurant previously faced a lawsuit over alleged over‑serving tied to a fatal crash.