The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to mobile home park regulations, specifically enhancing the authority of local governments to enforce compliance with laws governing mobile home parks. It allows counties and municipalities to adopt and enforce local laws, codes, or ordinances to ensure adherence to Chapter 723, which pertains to mobile home tenancies. A code enforcement officer is granted the power to cite violations to either mobile home park owners or mobile home owners. Additionally, the bill revises the obligations of both mobile home park owners and mobile home owners, including the removal of a provision that held mobile home owners responsible for certain fines.

Key amendments include the introduction of new responsibilities for mobile home park owners, such as maintaining up-to-date records of mobile home owners and ensuring compliance with local laws. The bill also clarifies that local governments can bring civil proceedings against mobile home park owners under specific circumstances, particularly if violations are not addressed after notice is given. Furthermore, it establishes that a mobile home owner is not liable for fines related to the park owner's responsibilities, while also detailing the conditions under which local governments can impose penalties on mobile home park owners. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 853 Filed: 723.022, 723.023, 723.024, 723.011