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Introduced
11/21/2023
11/21/2023
In Committee
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Passed
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to property rights; creating s. 82.036, F.S.; providing legislative findings; authorizing property owners or their authorized agents to request assistance from the sheriff from where the property is located for the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants from a residential dwelling under certain conditions; requiring such owners or agents to submit a specified completed and verified complaint; specifying requirements for the complaint; providing requirements for the sheriff; authorizing a sheriff to arrest an unauthorized occupant for legal cause; providing that sheriffs are entitled to a specified fee for service of such notice; authorizing the owner or agent to request that the sheriff stand by while the owner or agent takes possession of the property; authorizing the sheriff to charge a reasonable hourly rate; providing that the sheriff is not liable to any party for loss, destruction, or damage; providing that the property owner or agent is not liable to any party for the loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal property unless it was wrongfully removed; providing civil remedies; providing construction; amending s. 806.13, F.S.; prohibiting unlawfully detaining, or occupying orLegislature trespassing upon, a residential dwelling intentionally and causing a specified amount of damage; providing criminal penalties; amending s. 817.03, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for any person who knowingly and willfully presents a false document purporting to be a valid lease agreement, deed, or other instrument conveying real property rights; creating s. 817.0311, F.S.; prohibiting listing or advertising for sale, or renting or leasing, residential real property under certain circumstances; providing criminal penalties; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new statute, Section 82.036 of the Florida Statutes, which provides a limited alternative remedy for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized occupants from their residential property. The key provisions allow property owners or their authorized agents to request the sheriff's assistance in removing unauthorized occupants under certain conditions, including requiring the submission of a verified complaint. The bill also amends existing laws to prohibit intentionally damaging a residential dwelling while unlawfully occupying it, and to impose criminal penalties for presenting false documents related to real property rights or fraudulently listing/advertising or renting/leasing residential real property.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Kevin Steele (R)*,
Carolina Amesty (R),
Kim Berfield (R),
Dean Black (R),
Ryan Chamberlin (R),
Linda Chaney (R),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Alina García (R),
Johanna López (D),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Jim Mooney (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Joel Rudman (R),
Paula Stark (R),
Chase Tramont (R),
Keith Truenow (R),
Kaylee Tuck (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Civil Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-44 (on 03/27/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621 |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/Analyses/h0621z1.CJS.PDF |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/Analyses/h0621z.CJS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/BillText/er/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/Amendment/813461/PDF | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/Analyses/h0621a.JDC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/Analyses/h0621.CJS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/621/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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