Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

A commercial property is being rented and during a storm, the awnings that were installed by the landlords before current tenant took possession were destroyed. The lease has the following provision. My question is, according to this provision, who is responsible for the cost of repair?
"Signs, Awnings and Canopies. Tenant may erect and maintain only such sign as Landlord may approve. Tenant shall submit to Landlord detailed drawings of its sign for review and approval by Landlord prior to erecting said sign on the Leased Premises.
Tenant shall keep insured and maintain such sign in good condition, repair and operating order at all times. If any damage is done to Tenant's sign, Tenant shall commence to repair same within five (5) days or Landlord may at its option repair same at Tenant's expense.
Tenant further agrees to maintain any such signs, awnings, canopies, decoration, lettering, advertising matter or other things as may be approved by Landlord in good condition, operating order and repair at all times. All signs of Tenant shall be in good taste and shall conform to the standards of design, motif, and decor from time to time established by Landlord."

Asked on 10/07/12, 7:40 pm

Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

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I think you need to have an attorney review your entire lease not just this section. This section does not appear to address the preexisting awning.

Answered on 10/08/12, 10:23 am

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