FL S0490

Requires landlords to provide tenants with written notice of how security deposits and advance rent are held within 30 days of receipt, including a specific disclosure statement; allows landlords to transfer advance rents to their account when due without notice.

Prohibits waiver of attorney fees rights in lease agreements; eliminates attorney fees awards in personal injury claims based on breach of premises maintenance duties.

Modifies eviction procedures by preventing landlords from waiving termination rights by accepting partial rent after posting a 3-day notice, but requires landlords to provide receipts, place funds in court registry, or post a new notice.

Changes screen maintenance obligations so landlords must install screens at tenancy start and repair damage once annually; removes landlord disclosure requirements regarding fire protection in buildings.

Adds retaliation protections for tenants who pay rent to homeowners associations on behalf of landlords or exercise fair housing rights; requires landlords to have opportunity to cure deficient notices before eviction action dismissal.