Florida S1224 amends state statutes to define fraudulent entry of residential dwellings and create a process for property owners to remove.

Florida S1224 amends existing statutes to define "fraudulent entry" as entering a residential dwelling by making false statements in a rental application. It allows property owners to request sheriffs to remove unauthorized occupants who gained entry through fraud. The bill also creates a criminal penalty for fraudulent entry and outlines a legal process for property owners to reclaim possession and seek damages. Effective July 1, 2026, this law aims to protect property owners from unlawful occupancy due to fraudulent means.

Florida S1224 amends state statutes to define fraudulent entry of residential dwellings and create a process for property owners to remove.

Florida S1224 amends existing statutes to define "fraudulent entry" as entering a residential dwelling by making false statements in a rental application. It allows property owners to request sheriffs to remove unauthorized occupants who gained entry through fraud. The bill also creates a criminal penalty for fraudulent entry and outlines a legal process for property owners to reclaim possession and seek damages. Effective July 1, 2026, this law aims to protect property owners from unlawful occupancy due to fraudulent means.