Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Lodging News

All information on this page is current and was last reviewed by the division on October 2, 2007.

Governor Supports Green Lodging Program

Governor Charlie Crist applauds the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP's) Green Lodging Program. This program was established in 2004 to recognize and reward environmentally conscientious lodging facilities in the state. For more information, see the governor's press release.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required

The 2007 Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1822, which requires carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in public lodging establishments. The division started enforcing this requirement on July 1, 2007. See Industry Bulletin 2007-03 or our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.

Boiler Safety Reminder

The Division of Hotels and Restaurants urges all lodging establishment owners/operators to check their water heating equipment for possible violations of boiler safety standards. Industry Bulletin #2007-01 contains more information about this important requirement.

House Rule Information for Transient Guest Ejection

Industry Bulletin #2003-01 reminds transient public lodging establishments of appropriate guest ejection procedures for transient guests claiming to be non-transient tenants.

Mold Infestation Information

Complaints regarding mold infestation are the fastest rising problem received by the division. Important Information Sheet #2002-04 is intended to provide information to public lodging operators regarding resources for combating mold infestations.