Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H135: Self-storage Spaces
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revises definition of term "last known address"; revises notice requirements of owners of self-storage units in order to enforce lien on tenant's property; requires that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after specified date provide certain information in compliance with Self-storage Facility Act; provides that failure or refusal of tenant to designate alternate contact does not affect tenant's or owner's rights or remedies; provides exception; authorizes owners of self-storage unit to send notice to certain tenants' last known address to apprise such tenants of specified right.
What the bill says
An act relating to self-storage spaces; amending s. 83.803, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "last known address"; amending s. 83.806, F.S.; revising the notice requirements of owners of selfstorage units in order to enforce a lien on a tenant's property; amending s. 83.808, F.S.; requiring that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after a specified date provide certain information in compliance with the Self-storage Facility Act…
From the introduced text, October 9, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to self-storage spaces; amending s. 83.803, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "last known address"; amending s. 83.806, F.S.; revising the notice requirements of owners of selfstorage units in order to enforce a lien on a tenant's property; amending s. 83.808, F.S.; requiring that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after a specified date provide certain information in compliance with the Self-storage Facility Act; providing that failure or refusal of a tenant to designate an alternate contact does not affect a tenant's or an owner's rights or remedies; providing an exception; authorizing owners of a self-storage unit to send notice to certain tenants' last known address to apprise such tenants of a specified right; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsection (1) of section 83.803, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 83.803 Definitions.--As used in ss. 83.801-83.809: (1) "Last known address" means the street address or post office box address provided by the tenant in the latest rental words underlined are additions. hb135-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 135 2026 agreement or, subject to any requirement in the rental agreement, in a subsequent written change-of-address notice provided by hand delivery, first-class mail, or e-mail. Section 2. …
Sponsors
- Smith, David (R, HD-038) · primary sponsor
- Smith, Carlos (D, SD-017) · primary sponsor
- Borrero, David (R, HD-111)
Latest actions
- : Died in Commerce Committee
- : Now in Commerce Committee
- : Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Favorable by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Referred to Judiciary Committee
- : Referred to Commerce Committee
- : Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Votes
- House: Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (January 21, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (January 21, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H135?
- H135 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Self-storage Spaces.
- What does H135 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to self-storage spaces; amending s. 83.803, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "last known address"; amending s. 83.806, F.S.; revising the notice requirements of owners of selfstorage units in order to enforce a lien on a tenant's property; amending s. 83.808, F.S.; requiring that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after a specified date provide certain information in compliance with the Self-storage Facility Act…
- What is the status of H135?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Commerce Committee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H135?
- Smith, David (R, HD-038), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H135?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/135
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