Laws

Realtors Rally in Orlando

WASHINGTON, October 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —
WHAT: 2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo
WHEN: November 7-10, 2008
WHERE: Orlando, Fla.

Crist signs real estate bills into law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Charlie Crist signed one of FAR’s top legislative initiatives yesterday: Florida’s “highest and best use” property assessment standard will become fairer on Sept. 1, 2008, under HB 909 by Rep. Peter Nehr (R-Tarpon Springs). Starting in September, the state will retain the “highest and best use” standard, but “best use” has […]

New law allows landlords to charge liquidated damages

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida landlord can now charge liquidated damages or an early termination fee under a bill signed last week by Gov. Charlie Crist, even if the property is re-rented immediately. The bill is similar to one Crist vetoed last year.

Ruling favors condo builder

RIVIERA BEACH — Trying to back out of a pre-construction purchase on a condo?If you’re rich, forget it.
But if you have money troubles, it might be easier to do.
That’s the finding of a Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge, who earlier this month ruled that a buyer could not back out of a contract […]