Rent control rules in Dover, FL β also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances β limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Rent control is PROHIBITED in Hillsborough County under FL Β§125.0103 statewide preemption. Hillsborough voters rejected a proposed rent stabilization ordinance in the November 2022 referendum. No caps exist on rent increases in the county; only required notice periods apply.
FL Β§125.0103 prohibits county and municipal rent control except in declared housing emergencies with specific state-law-compliant procedures. Hillsborough County attempted to pass a one-year emergency rent stabilization ordinance in 2022, which was struck down by a state court and ultimately rejected by voters on the November 8, 2022 ballot (59% no, 41% yes). No rent caps or limits on annual increases exist. Landlords must give notice of rent increases: 15 days for month-to-month tenancies per FL Β§83.57. Leases cannot be broken for rent increases. Florida has no statutory limits on security deposits. Tenants have remedies only for housing code violations, retaliation, and discrimination (fair housing).
No rent control violations possible - not regulated. Failure to give notice of increase: tenant may not be bound by increase until proper notice. Retaliation for complaints: FL Β§83.64 damages plus fees.
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