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FL H0093
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
LaVon Bracy Davis
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 83.555, Florida Statutes, to shield landlords, their managers, and agents from liability solely for renting a dwelling unit to a tenant with a criminal record
- Immunity does not apply if the tenant's offense involved murder, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual battery, burglary, armed robbery, child abuse/neglect, solicitation of prostitution, criminal attempts/solicitation/conspiracy, or enhanced drug trafficking penalties — and the landlord knew or should have reasonably known of the conviction or plea
- Immunity also does not apply if the tenant is required to register as a sexual offender under s. 943.0435 and the landlord knew or should have reasonably known of that status
- Explicitly states the new section does not create or expand any existing cause of action against landlords
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Liability for Renting to Persons with Criminal Records
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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