Core Law: Avoiding the Danger Zone

Description

3 CE

Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee’s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. Buying and selling property requires a lot of legal paperwork. Today, more than ever, it’s important to know the laws governing the practice of real estate. This material will provide a "red flag notice" of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone—the unlicensed practice of law. 

Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to: 

• Identify and avoid the unlicensed practice of law. 

• Describe the two Supreme Court Approved lease forms for use by licensees in Florida. 

• Describe the seller’s duty to disclose material facts under the Johnson v. Davis ruling and the licensee’s duty under Rayner v. Wise Realty Co. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Florida Landlord and Tenant Act. 

• Describe the disclosures required in the sale of Condominiums or properties covered by a Homeowner’s/Community Associations. 

• Identify Florida Environmental and Growth Management Laws. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements in the Florida Brokerage Relationship Disclosure Act. 

• List the duties included in the Single Agent, Transaction Broker and No Brokerage Relationship. 

• Identify the requirements for transitioning a brokerage relationship from one to another. 

• Describe the disclosure requirements in the Designated Sales Associate Relationship 

• Explain the FREC rules regarding a Broker’s Escrow Account. 

• List and describe some of the common environmental hazards associated with real property 

• Identify the rules regarding Mutual Recognition Agreements Florida has with other states regarding licensing education. 

Instructor: Dan Lopez

No-Show Policy: We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, making it difficult to attend scheduled classes. If you are unable to attend a class, kindly notify us 48 hours in advance. Cancellation notices should be sent to Alisha Kissee Garcia (alisha@ralsc.org). Participants who do not attend a class or event without providing prior notice will not be eligible for a refund. In cases of exceptional circumstances, such as a medical emergency or unforeseen personal crisis, we may consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis. As an Association committed to providing high-quality learning experiences, we have implemented this No-Show Policy to uphold the standards of our educational programs and ensure all members who are looking to attend a course get an opportunity to do so.