🏢 Florida Commercial Lease Agreement
Retail | Office | Industrial | Warehouse
📋 Commercial Lease Features
This commercial lease includes:
- ✓ Triple Net (NNN) lease options
- ✓ Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges
- ✓ Percentage rent provisions
- ✓ Tenant improvement allowances
- ✓ Assignment and subletting terms
- ✓ Commercial insurance requirements
- ✓ Business-specific use restrictions
⚠️ Commercial vs. Residential
Important differences:
- Florida’s Chapter 83 landlord-tenant law does NOT apply to commercial properties
- Fewer regulations and protections compared to residential
- Terms are negotiable between parties
- Both parties should have attorney review complex commercial leases
- Business operations subject to zoning, permits, licenses
Florida Commercial Lease Agreement
1. PARTIES
Property owner or authorized representative
Legal business name (corporation, LLC, partnership, sole proprietor)
2. PREMISES
3. PERMITTED USE
Be specific – this limits what tenant can do in the space
4. LEASE TERM
5. RENT
Annual rent per square foot
6. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Common for commercial: 1-3 months rent
7. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (TI)
Landlord’s contribution toward buildout (often $ per sq ft)
8. UTILITIES & SERVICES
9. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
10. INSURANCE
11. ASSIGNMENT & SUBLETTING
12. PARKING
13. SIGNAGE
14. ADDITIONAL TERMS
15. SIGNATURES
⚠️ Legal Binding Agreement
This is a binding commercial contract. Both parties should have legal counsel review before signing.
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Commercial leases in Florida are NOT governed by Chapter 83 residential landlord-tenant law. Terms are negotiable between parties. Commercial leases involve complex business and legal issues including NNN expenses, CAM charges, percentage rent, tenant improvements, insurance requirements, and assignment rights.
Attorney review strongly recommended. Commercial leases are typically long-term commitments with significant financial obligations. Both landlord and tenant should have experienced commercial real estate attorney review lease before signing. Consider zoning compliance, ADA requirements, environmental regulations, and business licenses.
Customization required. Every commercial property and business is different. This template should be customized for your specific situation. For questions about Florida commercial leases, consult commercial real estate attorney.
