[RPPTL Leasing Committee] Local Ordinances

[RPPTL Real Estate Leasing Committee]

Some of you may not be aware of the spread of local ordinances which impact nonrenewal, rent increases and late fees.

Miami-Dade's change was a few months ago. Changes have occurred or will occur in Tampa, St Pete and I believe Collier County.

It is certainly understandable why these changes are occurring. Large rent increases and the fact that MTM can be terminated quickly are problems BUT, having a patchwork of local ordinances now impacting state landlord/tenant law is a road many people do not wish to go down.

If local government can do this, it basically renders the LL/Ten Act useless at some point.  Affordable housing is a problem in Florida, but I am not quite sure that those pushing these ordinances realize that there are unintended consequences.

You may want to keep an eye on these ordinances as they are poorly drafted by lawyers who do not practice landlord/tenant law.  While I may not agree with these ordinances, we try to help them get the drafting right so we can properly advise our clients on how to comply with them.

Harry

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