ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners on Tuesday approved a temporary freeze on rent hikes for one year to appear on the November ballot.

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The freeze applies to multifamily structures with four or more units. Heading into Tuesday’s vote, the measure contained a number of exceptions, including mobile homes, seasonal units and luxury apartments.

READ: Orange County rent referendum heading to November ballot

Commissioners made several adjustments before approving the referendum 4-3 to appear on November’s ballot.

Here are more details about the referendum:

• Rent increase maximums will be tied to inflation, not a 5% cap.
• Tenants will call 311 to initiate a complaint.
• In addition to fines, landlords could get jail time.
• If passed by voters, the freeze would take effect on Nov. 21.
• “Luxury” apartments only qualify for exemption if they existed before 1977.

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