Jacksonville councilman to re-introduce bill to create public landlord registry as residents struggle to find help

As residents continue to struggle with unresponsive property management and maintenance issues, Jacksonville officials are revisiting the possibility of a mandatory landlord registry. Councilman Jimmy Peluso is working to re-introduce a bill that would establish a public database containing critical information about rental properties throughout the city.

The proposed registry would serve as a tool for accountability, allowing tenants to see who owns their building and whether that owner has a history of code violations. Proponents of the bill argue that such transparency is necessary to protect renters and ensure that property owners are held responsible for maintaining safe and habitable living environments for their tenants.