FL S1830

Revises security deposit and advance rent disclosure requirements for landlords, including a new standardized disclosure notice and allowing advance rents to be transferred to the landlord's account when due.

Prohibits waiver of attorney fees rights in lease agreements, but excludes attorney fees from claims for personal injury damages based on breach of premises maintenance duties.

Modifies eviction procedures by allowing landlords to terminate tenancies for non-payment of rent or non-compliance, with specific notice requirements, and permits landlords to accept partial rent without waiving termination rights if they reserve that right in writing.

Provides that landlords and mobile home park owners must be given an opportunity to cure deficiencies in notices or pleadings before dismissal of eviction actions.

Adds examples of retaliatory conduct protections for tenants, including situations where tenants pay association fees on behalf of landlords or exercise fair housing rights, and establishes a July 1, 2012 effective date with a transition period for revised deposit disclosures through December 31, 2012.