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July 24, 2019

48 Florida Housing Providers Sued for Refusing ‘Prior Felony’ Tenants

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A suits, filed by single law firm, target Florida property managers who allegedly refused to rent to applicants based on previous criminal convictions. 
May 28, 2020

Fair Housing Act: Words Matter in Advertisements

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It’s vital to review all advertisements, MLS entries and public-facing messages to make sure they comply with the Fair Housing Act and related laws that exist at all levels – local, state and federal. Realtors have been sued over accidental mistakes in the past.
April 24, 2020

Florida Realtors Suggests Guidelines for Safe Reopening of Vacation Rentals

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Together, Florida Realtors and the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association developed recommended procedures to reopen these establishments after being closed because of the coronavirus.
June 19, 2020

Pandemics and the Fair Housing Act: Best Practices

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Does COVID-19 qualify as a disability under the Fair Housing Act? Can agents ask customers about their health? Some answers aren’t clear and may require a court to decide, so make few assumptions – but it’s important to treat each buyer or seller in exactly the same way.
June 21, 2022

Emotional Support Animal Law: What’s It All Mean?

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In 2020, the Florida Legislature passed a bill affecting emotional-support animal guidance in Florida. The law created new clarifications for emotional support animals. It’s important to understand exactly what it does – and does not – do.
April 20, 2022

Homeowner Groups Try to Block Investor Buying

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Arguing investors are keeping families from being able to buy, some HOAs are trying to cap the number of homes that can be rented out, among other steps.
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