Why Can’t I Amend a Florida Supreme Court Lease? (But I Can Amend a Florida Realtors/Florida Bar ASIS Contract)

Florida real estate licensees can draft sales contracts but not leases beyond filling in blanks, per Florida Supreme Court rulings.

Why Estoppel Certificates Matter in Real Estate

An estoppel certificate verifies lease details, rent status and disputes, protecting buyers from surprises. Request it early to ensure a smooth real estate closing.

Affirmatively Recommend Attorney Be Consulted When Needed

A Realtor should have affirmatively recommended that a party to the transaction consult their own attorney to definitively establish the legal rights in question.  The Realtor was found in violation of the code of ethics, but took this as an opportunity improve their business ethics and share their

Watching the Clock: New Time Rules, Updated Forms

Updated CRSP-17 and CC-6 contracts now calculate time in calendar days, including weekends and holidays for consistency across Florida Realtors' forms.