Florida Realtors® Legal Update, August 2022
Our team of real estate attorneys updates you on recent and upcoming changes to the law that could affect how you conduct business.
Law & Ethics
New Fla. Real Estate Laws Go into Effect July 1
A number of real-estate-related bills passed in the 2022 Florida Legislature and were signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, including the Hometown Heroes program.
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As a Realtor, you're bound to have questions on everything from license law to contracts. Our Legal Hotline attorneys are ready to answer them.
How to File a Complaint with FREC
A step-by-step guide to the complaint process, including time limitations, time and being a witness.
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Are You Sending Illegal Robotexts?
If you're "robotexting," or using an auto-dialer, to contact clients and prospects from your database via their cell phones, you could be breaking the law — and some Florida brokers have already been sued. Here's what you need know to keep your business on the right side of the law.
Window to the Law: Advertising Within the Fair Housing Framework
From NAR: The language and images used in ads must comply with fair housing laws as well as Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics. Learn more about successfully advertising your services and available properties while avoiding fair housing violations.