Training offered on the Legal Helpline is reserved for individual Florida Realtors members. Parties to a settlement who have a specific question about their legal rights should consult their own lawyer. This Data Security and Privacy Toolkit aims to educate real estate associations, brokers, agents, and multiple registration services about the need for data security and privacy, and help them comply with legal responsibilities. You can also file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which acts as the state`s clearing house for consumer complaints, under www.floridaconsumerhelp.com. Members who need to be represented in litigation, draft certain wording or documents, or resolve issues beyond real estate law should consult their own lawyer. Have your Florida real estate license number or NRDS number handy, as you`ll need to enter one of these numbers to reach the legal hotline. Private attorneys representing a current member can use the Florida Realtors Helpline as long as the member is also online for the call. Real estate professionals, brokers and REFTOR associations will find the latest information on® legal issues in the real estate sector, as well as important information and tools for risk management. Watch the monthly Window on the Law video series for quick tips on how to navigate current legal issues, browse hundreds of legal case summaries to understand the impact of recent court decisions, and check out the latest current topics in risk reduction for brokers. Professional Standards Departments LIBOR 300 Sunrise Highway West Babylon, New York 11704 (631) 661-4800 x388 prostandards@lirealtor.com LIBOR will work with the New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR) to leverage® its legal helpline. Members of REALTORS` ® Long Island Board of Directors should now call 518-43-NYSAR (518-436-9727) for legal matters. The Legal Hotline, a free member benefit, is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., excluding holidays and NYSAR official duties. If you are considering buying or selling your home, you may want to use the services of a real estate agent. There is no legal requirement that you use a broker, but many consumers do. Before choosing a broker, consider the following: Florida Realtors Legal Hotline lawyers answer questions about real estate licensing law and related real estate issues. Lawyers also offer legal interpretations of the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract and other standard business forms and contracts. The New York State Department (DOS) is responsible for regulating the licensing and conduct of real estate agents. The DOS provides advice and decisions regarding the operation of a brokerage office and the manner in which buyers and sellers are represented. Before signing a contract, make sure you understand the terms and conditions. If you are unsure or worried, you should contact a real estate attorney. If you need to file a complaint against a broker, you can contact the Florida Real Estate Commission at (850) 487-1395.
In addition, you must file a complaint with the Attorney General`s Office online at www.myfloridalegal.com or toll-free by phone at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM. Realtors and sellers must obtain a real estate license from the State of Florida. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) administers and enforces the Real Estate Licensing Act and is a division of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. FREC may provide information on the status of a broker`s or seller`s licence and information on past or present disciplinary measures. Contact FREC at (850) 487-1395. This legal part of the LIRealtor.com is accessible to members only and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. It is designed to provide general information on real estate issues of legal interest to members and not individualized or factual answers. The legal part is not intended for and does not create an attorney-client relationship, and such a relationship should not be implied. The Legal Department does not replace competent representation with legal counsel appointed by a member in cases, transactions or disputes.
Members are encouraged to seek and seek their own legal advice in such cases. Even seemingly routine issues may involve unique circumstances and/or require detailed analysis. Even the real estate agents you have chosen to help you find a home can represent the seller. According to most multiple listing services, a broker who helps the buyer find a home actually works as the seller`s broker`s agent. Therefore, they represent the seller and not the buyer. Before disclosing sensitive information such as your main offer, make sure that the broker does not share this information with the seller. Some brokers only represent buyers. They owe their loyalty to the buyer. There may be a fee for this service in addition to your commission. Make sure you understand the financial obligations you owe to the broker before entering into an agreement.
NAR also supports litigation of national importance to the real estate sector through financial support and the participation of Amicus.
