159 East Inc. v. Margolis

We affirm the final judgment, entered in favor of the appellee, and agree with the trial court’s well-reasoned opinion on all issues. First, the appellee lawfully retook possession of the leased premises upon the appellant’s abandonment, as defined by the terms of the parties’ commercial lease. See Rodeway Inns of Am. v. Alpaugh, 390 So.2d 370, 372 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980)(lease provisions may override statutory protections for tenants in event of rent delinquency).

In addition, the appellee’s damage award was not excessive since the trial court gave the appellant credit for any future rents…