Tallahassee, FL: Today the Florida Legislature passed HB1417, legislation that will preempt local governments and their ability to put into place local ordinances that support renters. Below is Representative Eskamani’s statement in response.
“Today is another slap in the face to Florida renters. At a local level, governments like Orange County have put into place policies to try and make the playing field more equal for tenants. These are modest but important proposals, and now they will all be eliminated when this bill is signed into law. I will continue to do whatever I can to support all Floridians, including our renters.”