Bill > S0956

This bill modifies Florida's existing law regarding liability presumptions for multifamily residential property owners by removing their legal protection if two or more specific serious crimes have been reported at the property within a 24-month period. The specific crimes that would trigger the loss of liability presumption include murder, robbery, sexual battery, aggravated assault, battery, kidnapping or false imprisonment, and crimes involving a firearm. Currently, property owners can receive a presumption against liability for criminal incidents that occur on their property, but this bill would eliminate that protection if the specified number and types of crimes have been reported. The change effectively places more responsibility on property owners to ensure safety and security in their multifamily residential properties by potentially exposing them to greater legal risk if multiple serious crimes occur. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving property owners and managers time to prepare for the new legal standard.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/956