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

Court filings say Harden personally guaranteed the lease, raising the prospect of individual liability.

Thirteen by James Harden. The restaurant had a sign on its door Wednesday evening saying that the locks had been changed.
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Overview

  • A notice dated Sept. 1 on Thirteen’s door says the locks were changed for non-payment and access will be restored only after the delinquency is cured.
  • Midtown Scouts Square Property filed suit in Harris County seeking $1 million or more from Harden, Thirteens Hospitality Group and 13 Strikes LLC.
  • The landlord alleges failures to maintain required improvements and comply with fire-code directives, saying the lease was terminated after notice.
  • Despite the lockout, online reservations remained active and the restaurant’s phone line reported temporary technical issues as it missed typical dinner service.
  • The lease was signed in 2020 and extended through Oct. 10, 2025, and the restaurant also faces a separate, ongoing lawsuit tied to an alleged over‑serving incident in a fatal crash.