Rental Application Fraud is a Crime in Florida: Now What?

During the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, HB 1293 (FAA priority legislation) passed and was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. This new law makes rental application fraud a felony in Florida and constitutes a non-curable lease violation.

Now that Florida is the first state in the nation to criminalize application fraud, what steps can housing providers take to leverage this new law? 

Join us for an interactive panel discussion with industry leaders to learn more about what this new law means for your operations.

Join Us & Hear from Expert Panelists:

• Ryan McCain, Esq., Barfield McCain Ayoub, P.A.
• Meredith Torres, Director, Real Estate Operations, Greystar
• Patrick Lewis, Vice President, Property Management, Vivmark Residential