TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the veto ofSB 280 Vacation Rentalslate Thursday. The veto, which was a priority of Florida Realtors since the close of the 2024 session, protects the property rights of owners who wish to rent their homes on a short-term basis, safeguards Floridas economy and ensures Floridas tourism industry remains strong.
We thank Gov. DeSantis for vetoing SB 280 and giving us the time we need to continue to work on a solution to this complicated issue, Florida Realtors 2024 President Gia Arvin said. Were confident that, together, we can establish a regulatory framework that supports responsible vacation rental practices and contributes positively to our communities while protecting the rights of Florida homeowners.
SB 280 was narrowly passed by the Florida Legislature on March 7, 2024. The Florida Realtors public policy team had been tracking the bill throughout the session, making note of significant concerns with the bill and bringing them to the attention of lawmakers. While the bill was ultimately passed out of the legislature, both votes in the House and Senate were close, indicating that many lawmakers had similar concerns.
Realtors have long agreed that short-term rentals need to be regulated, but SB 280 would have gone too far, becoming a tool to:
- Tax short-term rental owners through unlimited fees
- Suspend and take away vacation rental registrations using undefined violations
- Force short-term rental owners to appeal disciplinary actions through the courts
A more detailed analysis of the major concerns of the bill can be foundhere. Additionally, an infographic describing these concerns can be foundhere.
Shortly after the bills passage, Florida Realtors launched a statewide, all-member Call for Action asking the governor to veto the bill to give stakeholders more time to work on solutions. The effort resulted in thousands of emails and calls to the governors office voicing opposition to the bill.
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Source: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2024/06/desantis-vetoes-vacation-rental-bill
