Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rent control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County has NO rent control. FL Statute 125.0103 preempts local rent control except under declared housing emergency approved by voter referendum. Orange County voters approved rent stabilization ordinance in November 2022 but it was blocked by courts and never took effect.
FL 125.0103 strictly preempts local rent control unless a housing emergency is declared, ordinance is approved by voter referendum, and findings meet statutory standards. In August 2022, Orange County Board of County Commissioners placed a 1-year rent stabilization cap on November ballot citing housing emergency. Voters approved in November 2022. FL Association of Realtors and Florida Apartment Association sued; Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled in April 2023 that ordinance did not meet statutory standards, blocking enforcement. No rent control currently exists. FL 83 (Residential Landlord Tenant Act) governs rental relationships statewide.
None applicable. Attempts to enforce invalid rent control: civil damages. FL 83 landlord-tenant violations: separate statutory remedies up to 3 months rent plus damages.
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