Florida § 125.485 - Utility services; nonpayment of charges by former occupant of rental unit; county action limited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 125.485 — Utility services; nonpayment of charges by former occupant of rental unit; county action limited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.485. Utility services; nonpayment of charges by former occupant of rental unit; county action limited.
Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, no county may refuse services, or discontinue utility, water, sewer, or wastewater reuse services, to the owner of any rental unit, or to a tenant or prospective tenant of such rental unit, for nonpayment of service charges incurred by a former occupant of the rental unit; and any such unpaid service charges incurred by a former occupant shall not be the basis for any lien against the rental property except to the extent that the present tenant or owner has benefited directly from the service provided to the former occupant. This section applies only when the former occupant of the rental unit contracted for such services with the county.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 125.485
What does Florida Statutes § 125.485 cover?
Section 125.485 ("Utility services; nonpayment of charges by former occupant of rental unit; county action limited.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 125.485?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 125.485 apply to my situation?
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