FL Receivables Trust 2002-A v. Arizona Mills, L.L.C.

OPINION

LANKFORD, Judge.

¶ 1 Florida Receivables Trust 2002-A (“lender”) appeals from judgment in favor of Arizona Mills, L.L.C. (“landlord”). Although a number of issues are raised on appeal, the dispositive issue is whether the landlord’s interest in certain improvements on real property is superior to the secured lender’s interest. Because the security interest is superior, we reverse.

¶2 The landlord entered into a written lease with a tenant. The tenant desired to acquire additional financing. The landlord and the tenant executed an amendment to the lease permitting the tenant to secure…