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FL H0281
Bill
Status
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Rouson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Effective date: July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Landlords and Tenants
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/9/2012