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This bill creates a new law in Florida that establishes guidelines for "reusable tenant screening reports," which are standardized tenant background reports prepared by consumer reporting agencies at the request and expense of applicants. The bill defines a reusable tenant screening report as a comprehensive document that includes the applicant's personal information, employment verification, address history, eviction history, and consumer credit report, prepared within the past 30 days. Landlords may choose to accept these reports and can require applicants to confirm that the information remains unchanged. If a landlord accepts a reusable tenant screening report, they are prohibited from charging the applicant any additional screening or access fees. The bill clarifies that landlords are not obligated to accept these reports and that the law does not override existing regulations regarding criminal history considerations in housing. A key benefit of this legislation is to potentially reduce the cost and complexity of rental applications by allowing applicants to create a single, reusable screening report that can be shared with multiple potential landlords without additional fees or redundant background checks. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/362