HB 1393 Summary: Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act

• Creates the "Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act" establishing procedures for identifying and addressing abandoned residential properties (1-4 family units) that constitute nuisances in Florida.

• Defines "abandoned residential property" as property with no signs of lawful occupancy and at least three indicators of abandonment including disconnected utilities, boarded windows, stripped materials, law enforcement reports, code violations, or accumulated debris.

• Requires counties or municipalities to notify mortgagees and mortgage servicers of abandoned nuisance properties via certified mail with affidavits or declarations under penalty of perjury supported by dated, time-stamped photographs.

• Obligates mortgagees or mortgage servicers to abate nuisances and maintain properties within 60 days or prescribed local timeframe, including securing doors, boarding windows, winterizing, removing trespassers, and pest control; must post 7-day notice on front door before entry.

• Authorizes counties or municipalities to abate nuisances if mortgagees fail to do so, and recover costs through property assessments (as non-foreclosable liens), reimbursement requests (due within 20 business days at 18% annual interest if unpaid), or code enforcement proceedings; allows emergency entry without notice to address immediate public health or safety threats.