by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Fri February 2, 2024
The Florida State Senate passed a new bill that will create standards for short-term rentals in the state, which should protect against vacation rental platforms from price-gouging customers, among other rules.
The bill, called SB 280 and sponsored by Senator Nick DiCeglie, passed 27-13 on February 1. According to Spectrum Bay News 9, it requires every short-term rental owner to pay registration fees, to have someone available to handle complaints at all times and to clearly list a maximum occupancy. It also allows local governments to suspend registrations for local ordinance violations.
The act will become effective July 1, 2024.
Prior to the new rule, local cities had differing short-term rental rules, which could cause issues for both rental owners and the guests who stay in their rental homes. The issue has been discussed in Florida since 2011.
“Not all communities regulate vacation rentals, but for those that do, the process should be consistent,” Sen. DiCeglie wrote in a statement to Spectrum Bay News 9. “The bill creates a uniform system for vacation rental registration that protects against price gouging by setting reasonable registration and inspection fees, and designates a responsible person who is available at all times to respond to complaints or emergencies.”
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