Osceola County leaders to discuss ‘tenants bill of rights’ to protect residents

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — On Monday, Osceola County leaders will discuss making new rules to protect people who rent homes in the county.

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Officials will warn people about the risk of possible flooding near their homes.

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The topic came up after dozens of people lost their homes in Good Samaritan Village during Hurricane Ian.

Under a proposed “tenants bill of rights,” sellers and landlords would be forced to disclose, in writing, any history of flooding.

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Under the proposal, if a landlord doesn’t disclose prior flooding, they could be fined up to $5,000.

Commissioners will discuss this at 1:30 p.m. but will not take a vote just yet.

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