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Introduced
12/30/2015
12/30/2015
In Committee
02/04/2016
02/04/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016
03/11/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires landlord, condominium association, cooperative association, or homeowners' association to complete processing of rental application submitted by servicemember within specified timeframe; provides applicability.
AI Summary
This bill requires landlords, condominium associations, cooperative associations, and homeowners' associations to process rental applications from servicemembers, which are members of the armed forces, within seven days of submission. Within this seven-day period, the association or landlord must inform the servicemember in writing whether their application is approved or denied, and if denied, provide the reason. If the application is not denied within the specified timeframe, the landlord or association must allow the rental to proceed, provided all other lease terms are met. This provision cannot be waived or altered by any agreement between the parties.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Civil Justice Subcommittee (House), Local and Federal Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 184 (Ch. 2016-242) (on 03/11/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/1073 | 12/30/2015 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/1073/BillText/c2/PDF | 02/18/2016 |
| House Committee Amendment #358335 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/1073/Amendment/358335/PDF | 02/18/2016 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/1073/BillText/c1/PDF | 02/04/2016 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/1073/BillText/Filed/PDF | 12/30/2015 |
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