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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates Department of Housing & Tenant Rights; provides for secretary be appointed by Governor & confirmed by Senate; provides purpose of department; requires department submit a specified report; revises provisions relating to residential tenancies, landlords, & tenants, including requirements for rental agreements, security deposits, notices, evictions, rights to purchase, rent control, impact fees, & documentary stamp taxes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Keep Floridians Housed Act," creates the Department of Housing and Tenant Rights to address affordable housing and homelessness issues in the state. The bill revises provisions related to residential tenancies, including requirements for rental agreements, security deposits, notices, evictions, the right to purchase, rent control, impact fees, and documentary stamp taxes. It also prohibits certain landlord practices, such as discrimination, harassment, and failure to provide copies of rental agreements. Additionally, the bill allows tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking to terminate rental agreements and change locks without penalty.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died in State Affairs Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 102 (Ch. 2023-17) (on 05/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1407 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1407/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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