New Law Protects Tenants in Foreclosed Homes

WGCU | By WLRN

Published June 8, 2015 at 8:45 AM EDT

Governor Rick Scott recently signed into law a bill protecting tenants living in foreclosed homes. The bill passed easily in both houses and takes effect immediately.

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New Law Protects Tenants in Foreclosed Homes

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