Florida Real Estate Law Update 2025

This course is designed to provide real estate professionals in Florida with three hours of continuing education content on legal updates and other important topics. 

The course begins with a review of legal structure in America, and in the state of Florida as well. It also examines the role and function of the Florida Real Estate Commission and its interaction with real estate professionals in our state. 

From there, we begin to look at recent various law changes and updates that affect the real estate industry, beginning with Florida license law, its purpose, and how different types of real estate licenses may be obtained. This portion of the course continues with a look at the Florida Real Estate Commission, or FREC and its authority in the state. Continuing, chapter 475 of the Florida Administrative Code is reviewed, including how the code affects licensees, the role of the code, additional Florida statutory additions and revisions to licensing, and how licensees interact with consumers. 

Then, the course will look at new legislation passed in 2024 that affects real estate professionals and the real estate industry. Specifically, this segment will look at changes to statutes governing the following: 

• Interstate mobility of real estate licenses 
• Affordable housing projects 
• The Hometown Hero Program 
• The rights of property owners with regard to unlawful and unwanted occupants 
• Required flood disclosures 
• The My Safe Florida Home Program 
• The rights and responsibilities of homeowners associations 

Next, the course addresses several topics including Miya’s law, Senate Bill 102 related to the Florida “Live Local” Act, and affordable housing opportunities in the state. The section also delves into local government changes that have been affected by other state law changes and discusses various tax issues. 

The course will then look at new laws and rules surrounding residential loan alternative agreements, how they have been abused, and the revisions and changes to law regarding these agreements. Case law studies are included for context and rationale. Non-Title Recorded Agreement for Personal Services, or “NTRAPS,” are discussed, including Florida’s revisions to their use, as well as estoppel certificates and how they should legally be handled. Lis Pendens are explored, including a recent case study illustrating proper and improper use of Lis Pendens. Finally, this part of the lesson discusses title agent law changes, the Homeowner Bill of Rights, and construction liens. 

The course concludes with an examination of the real estate industry and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, an important part of marketing, telemarketing, and a licensee’s success.  

At the conclusion of the course, the student will be presented with a 10-question final exam, with alternative exams in the event of failure.