SB 142FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Protections for Tenants Who Are Victims of Violence

Original title: Termination of a Rental Agreement by a Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking

March 13, 2026

housing domestic violence tenants rights civil law privacy civil practice and procedure

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established a legal framework for victims to exit dangerous living situations without financial penalty, while also creating new liability for landlords who fail to protect victim privacy or lock security.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Tenants

Tenants would have gained the right to terminate leases early and request lock changes if they are victims of violence.

Landlords

Landlords would have been required to change locks, maintain confidentiality of victim status, and face potential civil liability for violations.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have allowed tenants to break their lease early without penalty if they or their minor children were victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking. It also would have required landlords to change locks upon request and prohibited landlords from discriminating against or evicting tenants based on their status as a victim.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have allowed me to break my lease if I am a victim of domestic violence?

Yes, the bill would have allowed tenants to terminate a lease early without penalty by providing written notice and specific documentation, such as a police report or an .

Could my landlord have evicted me because of a domestic violence incident?

No, the bill would have prohibited landlords from terminating a rental agreement or evicting a tenant specifically because the tenant or their minor child was a victim of domestic, dating, or sexual violence or stalking.

What would have happened to the perpetrator's rent obligations?

If the perpetrator was also a tenant on the same lease, their liability for rent and other obligations would have remained in effect.