Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on several new laws Thursday night, including one having to do with tenants and their landlords.
The law (HB 1417) gives the state authority to govern landlord-tenant agreements. The legislation affects issues like the notice requirements for rent increases, fees, and even eviction.
The bill also allows landlords to offer tenants a monthly, non-refundable fee, in lieu of security deposits.
The measure comes as tenant advocacy groups pushed for stronger local protections against rising rent costs amid a shortage of affordable housing across the state.
The bill takes effect Saturday, July 1.