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FL H0321

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sheriffs from serving or executing writs of possession on premises located in counties under a hurricane watch or hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service until 5 days after the warning terminates.

  • Tolls the 24-hour notice period required for writs of possession until 5 days after termination of a hurricane watch or hurricane warning if the premises is in an affected county.

  • Maintains that Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays do not pause the 24-hour notice period under normal circumstances.

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 83.62 regarding restoration of possession to landlord.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Evictions During Emergency Conditions

Last Action

Died in Judiciary Committee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2020
Civil Justice Subcommittee10/16/2019

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