Leases That Protect Your Position — From Day One.

Commercial Leasing Counsel Across South Florida's Property Markets

South Florida's commercial real estate market encompasses some of the most dynamic office, retail, and industrial submarkets in the country. From Broward County's commercial market to the retail and mixed-use developments of Palm Beach County, commercial leases in this market are high-stakes documents that deserve careful attention.

Hendrix Law represents both landlords and tenants in commercial lease transactions throughout South Florida. We bring a practical, market-informed perspective to every negotiation — understanding what terms are standard, what is negotiable, and what provisions can create significant problems down the road if not addressed at the outset.

Our Commercial Leasing Services

• Office, retail, and industrial lease negotiation
• Tenant representation and lease review
• Landlord representation and lease drafting
• Lease amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Sublease, assignment, and co-tenancy matters
• Ground leases and sale-leaseback structures
• Letter of intent drafting and negotiation
• Lease audit and portfolio review

Tenant Representation

When you are leasing space for your business, the landlord's form lease is a starting point — not a final document. It is drafted to protect the landlord's interests, and it typically contains provisions that are unfavorable to tenants on operating expenses, maintenance obligations, assignment rights, and remedies for landlord default.

We review the lease from your perspective, identify the provisions that create the most risk or cost, and negotiate modifications that reflect market standards and protect your business. We pay particular attention to operating expense definitions and audit rights, tenant improvement allowances and construction obligations, exclusivity provisions, renewal and expansion options, and assignment and subletting rights — the provisions that matter most over the life of a long-term lease.

Landlord Representation

For landlords, a well-drafted lease is a critical asset. It protects your rental income, defines your maintenance and repair obligations, limits your liability, and gives you the tools to manage your property effectively. A poorly drafted lease can expose you to disputes, limit your ability to enforce your rights, and reduce the value of your property.

We draft and negotiate leases that protect landlords' interests while remaining commercially reasonable — leases that attract and retain quality tenants while preserving the landlord's operational flexibility and financial position. We also assist with lease portfolio reviews, identifying inconsistencies and risks across multiple properties.

Ground Leases and Sale-Leaseback Transactions

Ground leases and sale-leaseback transactions are sophisticated structures that require specialized legal expertise. Ground leases — long-term leases of land under which the tenant constructs and owns improvements — are common in South Florida for commercial and mixed-use development. Sale-leaseback transactions allow property owners to monetize real estate while retaining operational control. Both structures involve complex financing, tax, and operational considerations that we are well-equipped to address.