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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to vacating premises after rental agreement termination; amending s. 83.56, F.S.; requiring landlords to provide certain tenants a specified amount of time to vacate the premises after delivery of a notice to terminate the rental agreement before bringing a specified action; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida law to provide additional time for certain tenants to vacate a rental property after receiving a termination notice. Specifically, if a landlord is aware that a tenant is pregnant or has children under 18 living in the dwelling, the landlord must provide at least 3 months' notice before initiating a legal action for possession of the unit. This means that even if a standard eviction notice is issued (under existing subsections 2 or 3 of the statute), these tenants with children or expecting mothers will be granted an extended period to find alternative housing. The bill aims to offer additional protection for families and pregnant individuals who might face housing instability, giving them more time to make necessary arrangements after receiving a notice to vacate. The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing landlords and tenants time to become aware of and prepare for the changes to the rental termination process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/873 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/873/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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