Tenants in Miami-Dade County must receive at least two months notice before a rent increase of more than 5% under legislation approved by county commissioners on Tuesday.
The notification rule that passed unanimously requires landlords to provide written notice at least 60 days ahead of a rent increase above 5%. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is expected to waive the 10-day waiting period and enact the legislation this week.
鈥淭his just provides a little cushion,鈥 said Eileen Higgins, the county commissioner who sponsored the legislation after reports of tenants facing rent increases of 50% and more within weeks of a lease ending. 鈥淚t鈥檚 totally shocking what is going on.鈥
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