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FL H1449

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires landlords to provide 30-day notice for rent increases, with 3-month notice and mediation option for increases exceeding 5%

  • Prohibits landlords from terminating rental agreements without just cause after 6 months of occupancy, and requires written explanation when choosing not to renew

  • Grants tenants right of first refusal to purchase their dwelling unit before private sale, with 60-day notice requirement

  • Protects victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking from eviction and allows early lease termination without penalty

  • Extends eviction notice periods from 3 to 14 days for nonpayment of rent and from 7 to 14 days for lease violations, with automatic tolling during declared states of emergency

Legislative Description

Residential Tenancies

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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