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HB1293
New Law Against Fraudulent Entry of Homes
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM
In one sentence
This law creates a new crime for people who use lies or fake documents to move into an apartment and allows landlords to end leases immediately if this happens.
What it does
- Creates the crime of fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit as a third-degree felony.
- Prohibits entering a home by making false statements about identity on rental applications.
- Bans presenting forged or fake documents like driver licenses, bank statements, or paystubs to landlords.
- Makes impersonating another person during the rental process illegal.
- Allows landlords to end a lease immediately if a tenant commits fraudulent entry without giving them time to fix it.
Who it affects
- People who apply for apartments or houses in Florida
- Landlords and property owners
- Tenants living under rental agreements
Limits and unknowns
- The text does not list the exact prison time or fine amounts for this crime, only referring to other state laws.
- This law applies specifically to residential rental units and may not cover all types of housing situations.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit
- The new crime defined by this law for using lies or fake documents to get into an apartment.
- Third-degree felony
- A serious type of criminal offense that carries specific punishments under Florida law.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings
Official activity
Bill history
- Chapter No. 2026-143