The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to self-storage spaces, specifically focusing on the definitions and notice requirements for owners of self-storage units. It revises the definition of "last known address" to include the address provided by the tenant in their latest rental agreement or any subsequent written change-of-address notice. The notice requirements for owners seeking to enforce a lien on a tenant's property are updated to ensure that both the tenant and any designated alternate contact receive written notice at their last known addresses. Additionally, the bill mandates that advertisements for the sale of a tenant's property must be published in a local newspaper or on a public website that conducts personal property auctions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for rental agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025, to include a provision allowing tenants to designate an alternate contact for receiving notices. It clarifies that a tenant's failure to designate an alternate contact does not affect their rights or remedies. The bill also allows owners to notify tenants of their right to designate an alternate contact for rental agreements made before the specified date. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 587 Filed: 83.803