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Florida senate committee moves to advance ‘Miya Law’ for tenant safety

- Act prioritises safety of residents regarding landlords & building employee
Florida State Senate’s Community Affairs Committee, has today, January 25, 2022, moved to introduce & vote on ‘Miya Law’ (SB 898 - Tenant Safety) to bring tenant safety into to forefront following the death of Miya Marcano, a young lady with strong connections to the Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source
The proposed law came after the family of Marcano lobbied to have state lawmakers file legislation in their daughter's name to make sure no family had to experience their plight. Photo: Twitter
The proposed law came after the family of Marcano lobbied to have state lawmakers file legislation in their daughter's name to make sure no family had to experience their plight. Photo: Twitter
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida, USA – Florida State Senate’s Community Affairs Committee today, January 25, 2022, moved to introduce and vote on ‘Miya Law’ (SB 898 - Tenant Safety) to bring tenant safety into the forefront, following the murder of Miya Marcano, a young lady with strong connections to the Virgin Islands (VI).

The proposed law came after the family of Marcano lobbied to have state lawmakers file legislation in their daughter's name to make sure no family had to experience their plight.

Cited as 'Miya's Law', the act requires landlords of nontransient or transient apartments to require employees to undergo background screenings as a condition of employment.

The law is also seeking to authorise landlords to disqualify persons from employment under certain circumstances relating to criminal offences; revising what constitutes reasonable notice for repairs of dwelling units.

More requirements 

It is also seeking to require public lodging establishments licensed as nontransient or transient apartments, to take certain actions relating to employee background screenings and keys for dwelling units, etc.

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Florida Sheriff announced that after searching the area just off of Tymber Skan Apartment in Orange County, they discovered a body believed to be Marcano.

In an interview with WFTV Tonight, the Marcano family said that suspected killer, Armando Manuel Caballero who committed suicide, had a master key to the apartment where Marcano lived.

As such, the proposed legislation will mandate how people will have access to other individuals' apartments.

10 Responses to “Florida senate committee moves to advance ‘Miya Law’ for tenant safety”

  • 3rd Da Jedi (25/01/2022, 22:17) Like (6) Dislike (28) Reply

    This law is stupid. 

    • Mask (26/01/2022, 06:39) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply

      @3rd Da Jedi Who knows if that same stupid law won’t save you or your family one day! Empty vessels make the most noise! Sick mf!

    • @ Reply (26/01/2022, 07:28) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      This law is what is needed it’s long overdue
    • @3rd Da Jedi (26/01/2022, 13:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Please explain why this law is stupid.So you would say THE AMBER ALERT LAW, MADD MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS LAW and MEAGANS LAW IS STUPID AS WELL?
    • Wayne DEAD (27/01/2022, 11:56) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      I agree I mean just don't give the janitor your contact information or talk to him. Simple.
  • rattie (26/01/2022, 07:28) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very good law she is missed
  • Xxx (26/01/2022, 12:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you Jesus her legacy lives on in this bill
  • must say (26/01/2022, 14:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    That law should be required in the BVI. If I was the owner of a apartment building in the BVI. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK AND THEIR FINGER PRINTS MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE I HIRE THEM. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THE SAFETY OF MY TENANTS.
  • Love this island (26/01/2022, 20:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Glad to see some positive action, to prevent many others.
  • Fam (27/01/2022, 03:30) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope the bvi house of assembly will take a page from this law


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