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FL H0281

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Darryl Rouson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases notice requirement for month-to-month tenancies from 15 days to 30 days, except for tenancies subject to tenant-based rental assistance under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, which require 60 days' notice.

  • Requires landlords to provide written notice to tenants if a rental agreement with a specific duration will not be renewed, with a maximum notice requirement of 60 days from either party.

  • Adds reciprocal obligation that if a landlord fails to provide required nonrenewal notice, the rental agreement does not terminate and the tenant may continue occupying the premises.

  • Deletes provision making tenants liable for an additional one month's rent if they remain on premises after a rental agreement terminates and fail to give required notice under month-to-month tenancy rules.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Landlords and Tenants

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee10/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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