A new Florida law taking effect on October 1st will require landlords to disclose any known flood damage to tenants before signing leases that last a year or more.
The goal of the law is to give renters the information they need to make informed housing decisions—especially in flood-prone areas like Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood—and to hold landlords accountable for transparency.
“I think this is a game changer,” said Jacksonville realtor Daly Braxton, who regularly uses social media to educate renters and homebuyers. He believes the new requirement will add a much-needed layer of protection for tenants.
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“Tenants are usually worried about three things. They are worried about the price, they are worried about the location, and the size of the home. So nobody think about flooding until it’s too late,” Braxton added…