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HB 1293·FL·house

Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings

Signed into LawFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Chapter No. 2026-143

Jun 12, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a new crime for anyone who lies on a rental application, submits forged IDs, paystubs, or pretends to be someone else to move into a home. It also lets landlords end a lease for this fraud with a 7‑day notice, without waiting for a court case. The change aims to protect landlords and honest renters from deception.

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