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FL H1007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Stafford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Court must conduct trials in landlord possession actions within 30 days after service of complaint
  • Court may require tenant to pay accruing rent into court registry if tenant requests continuance beyond 30 days or requests jury trial
  • Tenant who fails to pay ordered rent into registry must be scheduled for immediate trial on possession issue
  • Public housing tenants and rent-subsidized tenants only required to deposit their portion of rent responsibility under their program
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Actions for Rent or Possession

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee12/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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