This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to self-storage spaces, specifically focusing on the definitions, notice requirements, and rental agreements. 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 bill also updates the notice requirements for owners of self-storage units when enforcing a lien on a tenant's property, specifying that owners must notify both the tenant and any designated alternate contact via written notice. Additionally, it allows for the advertisement of lien sales to be published on public websites that conduct personal property auctions, as well as in newspapers.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that rental agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2026, must include a provision for tenants to designate an alternate contact for receiving notices required by the Self-storage Facility Act. It clarifies that a tenant's failure to designate an alternate contact does not affect their rights or the owner's rights under the law. For agreements made before this date, owners are permitted to notify tenants of their right to designate an alternate contact at their last known address. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 98 Filed: 83.803