Fake Landlord Scam
That rental sounds almost too good to be true? Prospective tenants must vet rental listings they find online to avoid becoming a victim of imposter landlords.
Florida Realtors Legal News
What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
This federal program, which is crucial to the Florida real estate industry, helps keep insurance affordable. Take a look at why the NFIP is so important.
Legal News Archive
Local fair housing organizations must apply by Dec. 5 for funding to support a variety of activities, including fair housing education, testing and enforcement.
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The court reversed a lower court decision about a rent-control ballot measure opposed by Florida Realtors. The court focused on the definition of “housing emergency.”
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An emergency rule focuses on Hurricane Ian’s impact on completing an in-person course online. The second rule updates course certificates' requirements.
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Websites should offer ADA info, but a hotel site claimed that a “tester” who didn’t plan to book a room shouldn’t be allowed to sue. A court judge disagreed.
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HOAs have rules and sometimes a homeowner ignores those rules. What if the color of a newly painted home falls outside the HOA’s approved color range?
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It also includes some company execs. The prosecutor calls it the largest settlement in U.S. history and allegedly focuses on procedures to avoid Sec. 8 vouchers.
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Judge: Condo owners don’t have to tell their boards why they want financial records, and they get to decide if their authorized representative can examine them.
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Are You Using Online Images Legally?
Images on the Internet are not available for use by everyone. Watch the video and learn how to protect yourself and your business to ensure that you do not violate someone’s copyright.
What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
First-time buyers are eager to learn. A 30- to 45-minute consultation is an excellent first step to find out their goals, expectations, answer questions, and explain the lending opportunities for first-time buyers.