Florida Realtors Legal News
Legal News Archive
The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
Many Realtors think they have a good handle on Professional Standards. Most of it’s just common sense, right? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Professional Standards quiz game – Locate That Phrase!
NAR is launching short trademark-education videos to help members and associations use the Realtor marks correctly and preserve the brand’s legal strength.
Rental listing scams are rising, with hijacked and phantom posts using real agents’ photos and identities. Protect yourself by learning the risks.
The 2026–28 plan introduces 24 initiatives to modernize operations, reinforce professionalism, drive legal protections and promote property ownership.
Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings and local real estate boards. In the first of three articles, we’ll focus on criminal proceedings.
FinCEN postponed its new rule requiring reports on cash home sales to businesses and trusts until March 1, 2026, giving the industry more time to comply.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a floorplans copyright case, upholding a ruling that found their use in listings is fair use, ending seven years of litigation.
Florida’s Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1983, prohibits housing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, family status and other protected classes.