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HB 587 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Self-storage Spaces

Summary
Self-storage Spaces; Revises notice requirements of owners of self-storage units in order to enforce lien on tenant's property; revises notice requirements for such owners who wish to sell such tenant's property; requires that rental agreements for renters of self-storage units which are entered into on or after specified date provide certain information in compliance with Florida Self-storage Facility Act; provides that failure or refusal of tenant to designate alternate contact does not affect tenant's or owner's rights or remedies; provides exception; authorizes owners of self-storage unit to send notice to certain tenants' last known address to apprise such tenants of specified right.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025
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H 587 Filed → H 587 c1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Florida's self-storage laws to clarify notice requirements for lien enforcement and sales, modernize address notification methods to include email, and allow online auctions. The changes ensure tenants receive proper notice before property is sold and update procedures to reflect current technology and practices.
Scope change
The bill applies to all self-storage facilities in Florida and updates existing requirements for lien enforcement and property sales.
DEFINITION

Updated definition of 'last known address' to include email addresses as valid notification methods alongside physical mail and hand delivery.

REQUIREMENT

Revised notice requirements for lien enforcement to allow email delivery in addition to written notice by hand delivery or first-class mail.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified sale advertisement requirements to permit online auctions on public websites without requiring a license to post property for online sale.

TECHNICAL

Corrected grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies throughout the bill text, including redundant words like 'must shall' and 'once a week for 2 consecutive weeks' phrasing.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
5
Committee
10
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Commerce Committee
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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