Proposed Changes to Florida Residential Rental Laws
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
The bill would change the legal timeline for eviction proceedings and limit the types of late fees landlords can collect from tenants in Florida.
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Residential tenants
Tenants would have an additional two days to pay rent before a landlord can initiate termination of the rental agreement.
Landlords
Landlords would be prohibited from charging fees during the 5-day notice period and must follow specific procedures when accepting partial rent.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do I have to pay rent if I receive a notice?
Can my landlord charge me a late fee during the 5-day notice period?
Why It Matters
The bill would change the legal timeline for eviction proceedings and limit the types of late fees landlords can collect from tenants in Florida.
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Extension of Eviction Timeline
The bill represents a shift toward providing tenants more time to cure rent defaults before legal termination can proceed.
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openstates.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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