May 13--The fate of the Double Door will likely be decided by trial next week as talks between attorneys for the Wicker Park club and its landlord stalled Friday.
The attorneys met with Cook County Circuit Court Judge Orville Hambright Jr. in a last-ditch effort to work out possession of 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., where Double Door has operated for more than 20 years. A resolution wasn't reached, but both sides agreed to continue to talk before Wednesday's scheduled trial.
Landlord Brian Strauss has been trying to evict Double Door since the club's lease expired Oct. 31. At issue is whether the club's management properly notified Strauss it wished to extend its lease.
Club co-owner Sean Mulroney said he mailed a letter requesting a lease extension more than 180 days before the lease expired, as required.
Under the lease, Double Door management was required to fax the letter, personally deliver it or send it by certified mail. Double Door attorney Cary Schiff said in court last month the letter was not sent by certified mail. Strauss' attorneys said he didn't receive the letter.
Double Door, which opened its doors in 1994, has shows booked into September, according to its online calendar. The club went through a similar court battle in 2005 before an agreement was reached.
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