The Florida Senate passed S0948 on April 9, 2025, establishing new flood disclosure obligations for residential landlords, condominium developers, and mobile home park owners.
What the bill requires:
Landlords must disclose specified flood information to prospective tenants at or before rental agreement execution. Condominium developers must provide flood information to prospective purchasers at or before sales contract execution. Mobile home park owners must disclose flood information to prospective lessees at or before rental agreement execution.
Enforcement mechanism:
If a landlord fails to disclose flood information truthfully and a tenant suffers substantial loss or damage, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement by written notice and surrender of possession within a specified timeframe.
Current status:
The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2025. It awaits House passage and gubernatorial signature to become law. An effective date has not yet been specified.
What this means:
If enacted, this bill will create mandatory disclosure procedures affecting how residential properties are marketed and leased. Community association managers should monitor this bill's progress and prepare to advise boards and members on compliance once it becomes law. The specific flood information required and the precise timeline for tenant remedies will be clarified once the bill is signed.