Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), AMENDING THE TITLE TO ARTICLE IV AND CREATING DIVISIONS THEREIN; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-104 AND 20-106, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF TERMINATION AND RENT INCREASES FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES; CREATING SECTIONS 20-107 THROUGH 20-112 OF THE CODE, ESTABLISHING THE "TENANT'S BILL OF RIGHTS AND NOTICE OF LATE FEES ORDINANCE," PROVIDING FOR COUNTYWIDE APPLICABILITY, REQUIRING RESIDENTIAL LESSORS AND/OR THEIR AGENTS TO PROVIDE TENANTS WITH A "TENANT'S BILL OF RIGHTS" DOCUMENT, REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICES RELATING TO RENTAL LATE FEES, AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Senator Nan H. Rich)
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Why Action is Necessary
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Office of the County Attorney at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of May 10, 2022.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Board Value, "Offering sustainable, compatible, innovative housing options for all income-levels, including integrated, permanent supportive housing."
Broward County and communities across the nation continue to experience a significant need for affordable rental housing....
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