Lessor
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
The lessor is the party that owns or controls property and grants a lease to a tenant; in everyday terms, the landlord.
The lessor gives up the use of the space for the lease term in exchange for rent.
Obligations and Rights
Commercial lessors typically deliver the space, maintain items the lease assigns to them, and are entitled to rent and other charges. Florida nonresidential landlords also have a statutory lien for rent under section 83.08; see landlord's lien.
Protecting Value
Lessors focus on credit, guaranties, security deposits or letters of credit, and lease terms that support the property's value and financing.
A Hypothetical Example
A lessor of a retail center requires a personal guaranty and a letter of credit from a new restaurant tenant. Hypothetical scenario.
From the Desk
A lease is only as valuable as the tenant's ability to pay it. Underwrite the tenant like a lender would.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Lessor Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lessor?
The owner who grants a lease; the landlord.
What does a lessor provide?
Use of the space and any maintenance the lease requires.
Does a Florida lessor have a lien?
Nonresidential landlords have a statutory lien under s. 83.08.
How do lessors reduce risk?
Credit review, guaranties, deposits, or letters of credit.
Lessor vs. lessee?
The lessor owns and leases; the lessee rents.
Article Summary
The lessor is the landlord who grants a lease; in Florida, nonresidential lessors also hold a statutory lien for rent.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The lessor is the landlord who grants a lease.
- ✓in Florida.
- ✓nonresidential lessors also hold a statutory lien for rent.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
Linton Global Solutions · FL Broker #BK703722
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Email: mike@lintonglobal.com
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- The Florida Legislature. "Chapter 83, Florida Statutes: Landlord and Tenant." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/0083.html. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.