FL S0142

Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants or terminating rental agreements when the tenant or tenant's minor child is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking

Allows victims to terminate their rental agreement immediately without penalty by providing written notice and documentation such as a protective injunction, criminal conviction, verification from a certified domestic violence or rape crisis center, or law enforcement report

Requires landlords to change locks within 24 hours upon written request from a victim tenant; if the landlord fails to do so, the tenant may change the locks themselves

Makes all information provided to landlords regarding a tenant's or prospective tenant's victim status confidential, prohibiting entry into shared databases or disclosure to others except for limited purposes

Landlords who violate anti-discrimination or confidentiality provisions face civil liability of $1,000 in punitive damages plus actual damages, consequential damages, and attorney fees; these protections cannot be waived in a rental agreement

Effective date: July 1, 2026