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FL H0237

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 83.491, Florida Statutes, requiring landlords to provide written notice in residential lease agreements regarding tenants' personal liability and liability for loss or damage to personal property

  • Requires leases that mandate renters insurance to specify the coverage required

  • Requires leases that do not mandate renters insurance to include a specific disclosure statement advising tenants that the landlord's insurance does not cover personal property or personal liability and recommending they contact a licensed insurance agent

  • Applies to any lease agreement entered into on or after January 1, 2017

  • Effective date is January 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Renters Insurance

Last Action

Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance And Banking Subcommittee11/24/2015
Civil Justice Subcommittee10/7/2015

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