Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
When you rent a commercial space as is in the contract, does the landlord have the obligation to provide such things as electrical that is within code to you. Or, if after you sign the lease and take occupancy, then you find from the code enforcement people that the wiring was too small for the electrical specifications of the unit before you set foot in it, are you then responsible for the costs of bringing the unit into code compliance?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Generally ,not, but I would have to read the lease.
It depends on the type of lease. Most commercial leases presume that the premises will be in compliance with code. If you lease doesn't make you responsible for wiring, such as in a "triple-net" lease, the landlord must bring the premises into compliance. You should show your lease to a lawyer to be sure, though.
Read your lease. This issue is probably not addressed and therefore the landlord is responsible for wiring.
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