Bill Summary

Revises & provides requirements for rental agreements; requires landlord provide written notice of certain options by specified time; removes option for landlord to deposit certain money into specified account; revises notice requirements to tenants; provides for damages; requires inspection of dwelling unit to ensure compliance with applicable codes; requires certain records be removed from tenant’s credit report; removes requirement that certain money be paid into registry of court; prohibits landlord from engaging in certain conduct; requires landlord to give tenants purchase options on dwelling unit or premises; provides requirements for terminating rental agreement; authorizes filing of civil action & award of damages, court costs, & attorney fees.

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Status

Bill Text

Date Bill Type Click here for Bill Details (PDF)
2019-03-03 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1283/BillText/Filed/PDF

Votes

Date Action Vote Document

Amendments

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Bill History

Date Action
2019-05-03Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
2019-05-03Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
2019-03-08Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee; Business and Professions Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
2019-03-05Introduced
2019-03-03Filed

Sponsors

Name District
Carlos SmithHD-049
Anna EskamaniHD-047
Amy MercadoHD-048
Cindy PoloHD-103