Real Estate Law

Condo owners who are in arrears may not be able to use the pool

Recent changes to Florida law (Chapter 718) allow a condominium association to deny owners (or their tenants) the right to use common areas and recreational amenities when the owner is more than 90 days overdue in paying association maintenance fees. Additionally, the association may divert rent paid by a tenant and apply it to the …

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Licensees must notify DBPR of ANY convictions

A little-known change in the law (July 1, 2009) requires current licensees to report any conviction or plea to a crime, including misdemeanors, to the DBPR. Previously, licensees had to report only convictions or pleas for felony charges. What’s the effect of this? If you got a DUI five years ago, you must tell DBPR …

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A Quick Reminder Regarding Referral Fees

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Office of Insurance Regulation, recently published an article to remind real estate professionals of the laws governing title insurance companies. The giving of an inducement, or a thing of value, in return for the referral of title insurance business is a violation of Florida statutes. Florida Administrative Code, states “any …

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