Legal Update on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Your state Realtor Association wants you to know we are here as a resource as you continue your work to help consumers buy, sell and rent real estate in Florida. Florida Realtors has worked with our team in Tallahassee and yesterday received a copy of an order from the Secretary of DBPR extending the license renewal deadline for 30 days. Further, our education department is working with the Florida real estate commission to offer continuing education classes completely online to eliminate your need to travel.
The legal landscape for COVID 19 is changing daily. Because of that, the legal analysis for these issues could easily change in very rapid and drastic ways - as this pandemic unfolds and eventually resolves. All of the questions we receive on the hotline require a case by case, very factually specific analysis. COVID 19 does not neatly fit into any particular legal box. That means the facts of your transaction may not fit in any box either. We strongly encourage all parties to negotiate and work in good faith to reach a friendly resolution of any issue they encounter. This is especially crucial when confronting legal issues that don't have clear answers, since one (and often both) sides may suffer if they can't work out a solution. Parties are always welcome to amend their agreements and find a reasonable solution for any problem they encounter, whether it's an extension, modification, or, when necessary, termination.
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DISCLAIMER: Please note that the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving daily. Make sure to observe the CDC Guidelines as well as the Federal, State, and Local Orders. For legal questions, please contact the Florida Realtors® Legal Hotline.