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SB 956FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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New Liability Rules for Apartment Complex Owners

Original title: Multifamily Residential Properties

March 13, 2026

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Finance Connection

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$26,500across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Twanda E. BradleyTwanda Bradley$7,500Property InvestorMar 2026
Jennifer BradleyFLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyPARTNERSHIP FOR AN AFFORDABLE FLORIDA$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyFRSA PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyGROMICKO NICK$1,000HOME INSPECTIONMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyLEWIS LONGMAN & WALKER PA$1,000ATTORNEYFeb 2025
Jennifer BradleyFRIENDS OF COREY SIMON$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJan 2025
Jennifer BradleyDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000AGRICULTUREMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyAMGEN INC PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEENov 2025
Jennifer BradleyAUDI WEST PALM BEACH$1,000AUTOMOBILE SALESNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyBMW ROLLS ROYCE$1,000AUTOMOBILE SALESNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyBRAMAN HONDA OF PALM BEACH$1,000AUTOMOBILE SALESNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyBRAMAN IMPORTS INC$1,000AUTOMOBILE SALESNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyBRAMAN MOTORCARS$1,000AUTOMOBILE SALESNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyARROW GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSMar 2025
Jennifer BradleyELI LILLY AND COMPANY & SUBSIDIARIES$1,000PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANYNov 2025
Jennifer BradleyFAIAPAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Jennifer BradleyFLORIDA INSURANCE COUNCIL PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEESep 2025
Jennifer BradleyFLORIDA ACRE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Jennifer BradleyFLORIDA CPA PAC INC - NORTH$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This change would make it easier for residents or visitors to hold property owners legally accountable for security failures if they can prove a history of specific violent crimes at the location.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Multifamily residential property owners

The bill would remove a legal defense they currently use to limit liability in lawsuits regarding property safety.

Residents of multifamily properties

The bill would change the legal standard for holding property owners accountable for security-related incidents.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would prevent apartment complex owners from claiming a legal if multiple serious crimes were reported on their property within the previous two years. It specifically targets properties where two or more violent or firearm-related crimes occurred in a 24-month window.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change would make it easier for residents or visitors to hold property owners legally accountable for security failures if they can prove a history of specific violent crimes at the location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'presumption against liability' mean for property owners?
It is a legal protection that makes it harder for plaintiffs to sue property owners for damages, assuming the owner has met certain safety and security standards.
Does this bill apply to all types of housing?
No, it specifically applies to 'multifamily residential properties'.

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Liability Shield Restriction

The bill represents an attempt to carve out exceptions to existing statutory liability protections for property owners based on historical crime data.

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Sources

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  • Controversy65
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