Project Community: Year of Champions
All year, WESH 2 has shared the stories of people with a history of doing good in Central Florida.
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Florida law allows monthly fees to replace security deposits
A new Florida law is aimed to protect tenants who are offered an option to pay monthly fees instead of an up-front security deposit for a new apartment. But critics warn that the fees could end up being more of a burden on tenants.
Source: sun-sentinel.com
DeSantis signs into law industry-backed bill allowing Florida landlords to charge 'junk fees' instead of security deposits
An Orange County attorney says it's 'not designed to protect the tenant at all'
Source: orlandoweekly.com
Florida's local elected officials worry state preemption bills could 'chill' local policymaking | Florida News | Orlando
The bills undermine efforts to pursue local solutions to issues affecting their communities
Source: orlandoweekly.com
Fake landlord scams Orlando resident who thought he rented a home
Renters are being ensnared by fake rental listings in metro Orlando, leaving victims desperate with few lifelines, according to experts.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Eviction Protections Short Term; Not Automatic
SHARE ORLANDO, Fla. — In renewing stimulus aid and unemployment benefits, Congress also extended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Eviction Moratorium program for another month. Not all renters, however, will be covered. What You Need To Know The recently passed COVID-19 relief bill extends the CDC Eviction Moratorium through the end of January Not everyone qualifies for the protections, though, and they do not kick in automatically The Eviction Moratorium does not absolve ...
Source: baynews9.com