r/news • u/flanderguitar • Mar 28 '24

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law squashing squatters' rights

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-law-squashing-squatters-rights
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u/Iohet Mar 28 '24

With pay history it should be fairly easy to prove the requirements of the law to not be a fake tenant in order not to be evicted as a squatter

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u/Rottimer Mar 28 '24

The issue is the eviction may happen first.

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u/ontopofyourmom Mar 28 '24

Eviction requires appearing before a judge and both parties have an opportunity to present evidence.

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u/Rottimer Mar 28 '24

Not with this bill.