Skate Depot, a popular roller skating rink in Cerritos, ultimately closed its doors because the property owners of its business plaza, CenterCal Properties LLC, chose not to renew the rink's lease.
The Lease Non-Renewal
The primary reason for Skate Depot's closure was the decision by CenterCal Properties LLC not to extend the lease agreement. The lease officially concluded on a Sunday, leading to the permanent closure of the facility despite its ongoing popularity among patrons.
Background and Context
- Property Ownership: CenterCal Properties LLC became the latest owners of the business plaza where Skate Depot was located, and they expressed disinterest in continuing the lease for the skating rink.
- Popularity: Despite being forced to close, Skate Depot was thriving and popular, making the closure particularly impactful for the community it served.
- Ownership: The rink was one of two surviving roller skating facilities owned by an individual named Curran. The other rink, Skate Express, is located in Chino.
The closure of Skate Depot highlights how business operations can be affected by property management decisions, even when the business itself is successful and has a strong customer base.
