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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to self-storage spaces; amending s. 83.803, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "last known address"; amending s. 83.806, F.S.; revising the notice requirements of owners of self- storage units in order to enforce a lien on a tenant's property; revising the notice requirements for such owners who wish to sell such tenant's property; amending s. 83.808, F.S.; requiring that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after a specified date provide certain information in compliance with the Florida Self-storage Facility Act; providing that failure or refusal of a tenant to designate an alternate contact does not affect a tenant's or an owner's rights or remedies; providing an exception; authorizing owners of a self-storage unit to send notice to certain tenants' last known address to apprise such tenants of a specified right; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates Florida's self-storage facility laws by making several key changes to how storage unit owners communicate with and manage tenants' property. The bill revises the definition of "last known address" to be more flexible, allowing addresses provided in rental agreements or subsequent written notices without specifying the delivery method. It modifies notice requirements for owners seeking to enforce liens on tenants' property, including mandating notification to both the tenant and an optional alternate contact via written notice, email, or first-class mail. The bill also expands advertising options for lien sales, permitting online auction websites in addition to traditional newspaper advertisements. Starting September 1, 2025, rental agreements must provide tenants the option to designate an alternate contact who can receive notices, though failure to do so will not impact the tenant's or owner's legal rights. The alternate contact will not automatically have access to the storage unit unless specifically stated in the agreement. For rental agreements existing before the September 2025 deadline, owners may send notices informing tenants about the new alternate contact option. These changes aim to provide more communication flexibility and clarity in self-storage transactions while maintaining tenant protections.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587/Analyses/h0587a.CIV.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587/Amendment/756857/PDF | |
| Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587/Analyses/h0587.CIV.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/587/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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