Commercial Property Squatting Countered with New Florida Laws

Florida law strengthens property owners' rights against squatters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that gives property owners new powers to quickly remove unauthorized occupants from their properties.It takes effect July 1, 2025.Senate Bill 322 , which passed the Florida Legislature earlier this year, creates a streamlined process for property owners to work with local sheriffs to remove people unlawfully occupying both residential and commercial properties. Sheriffs will be able to immedia…

Ron DeSantis Signs Bills to Stop Squatters

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to combat illegal property squatters in the state. Florida doesn’t tolerate squatters; we stand with property owners,” DeSantis posted on social media. “We already have strong protections for homeowners, and the bills I signed today will ensure the same protection for business owners.” “Florida is a […] The post Ron DeSantis Signs Bills to Stop Squatters appeared first on Florida Daily.

Commercial property squatting countered with new Florida laws

(The Center Square) – Against the backdrop of thousands of dollars in hotel damages and human trafficking on commercial property, legislation combating squatting in Florida will take effect on July 1.

DeSantis signs law on hotel squatting

The two laws add on to changes made last year.

Florida expands anti-squatting laws to include commercial properties and hotels

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two new bills aimed at cracking down on unlawful occupancy in commercial properties, hotels, and motels, expanding the states already tough stance on squatting.The move comes just a year after Florida enacted an anti-squatting law focused on private residences, which streamlined the eviction process and imposed harsher penalties for violations. Florida expands anti-squatting laws to include commercial pro…

Sunshine State Crack Down: Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatting, Hotel Protection Bills

Florida is sending a clear message to squatters and uncooperative hotel guests: your days of free rides are over. Governor Ron DeSantis today signed two pivotal pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 322 and Senate Bill 606, dramatically strengthening the rights of property and business owners across the Sunshine State. “Florida doesn’t tolerate squatters; we stand […] Sunshine State Crack Down: Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatting, Hotel Prot…