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FL H0031

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jervonte Edmonds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Rent for a dwelling unit occupied by the same tenant may not be increased more than once in any 12-month period, and beginning July 1, 2024, rent increases are capped at 30% of the current rent per 12-month period
  • The 30% rent increase cap does not apply when establishing initial rent for a new tenant, or when a landlord's actual expenses for repairs, fees, insurance adjustments, or property taxes exceed 30% of the current rent
  • Landlords of multi-family dwelling units (other than single-family homes or duplexes) are required to provide functioning air-conditioning facilities, in addition to existing requirements for heat, running water, and hot water
  • Landlords may terminate a rental agreement or bring a possession action even if a tenant makes a partial rent payment, provided the tenant fails to pay the remaining balance within 15 days after delivering the partial payment
  • The act takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Landlords and Tenants

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee10/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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