ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday to enact a tenant bill of rights.

The ordinance details existing rights for renters in Orange County and outlines the duties of a new Office of Tenant Services, which was created by a prior ordinance.

Under the measure, landlords have to provide a notice of tenant rights to prospective renters before allowing them to rent a unit, otherwise they could face penalties. The Office of Tenant Services drafted that notice, which county officials say is under final review.

“We found a lot of the residents did not know what their legal rights were under Florida law,” explained Amy Michaels with the county planning division. “This is going to give them a place to contact and we’ll be able to tell them what their rights are and assist them.”

Among other things, the measure makes it clear landlords can’t discriminate against a renters’ lawful source of income, which housing advocates say landlords have done to people on vouchers and disability payments.

The ordinance goes into effect March 1.