COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT RENTERS
As rents continue to increase in South Florida, Broward County Commissioners have taken steps to put protections in place for renters. The Board has approved a law that requires landlords to give not less than 60 days' notice prior to termination of leases for tenants facing rent increases of more than 5%. It applies to all renters whether they have month to month or annual lease agreements. The South Florida region saw the highest rent increases in the country in the past year.
Ordinance 2022-21 >
TENANT BILL OF RIGHTS
RESOURCES
Discrimination (Race, Color, Gender, Age, National Origin, Religion, Disability, Marital or Familial Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression):
Broward County Professional Standards/Human Rights Section
954-357-6500
Persons with Disabilities
Broward County ADA Officer 954-357-6500: TTY: 954-357-6181
For hearing or speech assistance, call the Florida Relay Service Numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8700(v)
Housing & Rental Financial Assistance:
Broward County Family Success Center
954-357-5001
Section 8
Broward County Housing Authority 954 739-1114
Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority 954-589-7189
Eviction Proceedings & Disputes
Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court 954-831-6565
Broward County Sheriff's Office Civil Division 954-831-8787
Complaints, Security Deposit Disputes & Source of Income Discrimination
Broward County Consumer Protection 954-765-4400
Legal Questions or Problems
Legal Aid Service of Broward County 954-765-8950
Code Enforcement
Locate your municipality code enforcement office by address search or clickable map.
Sample Courtesy Letter to Landlords >