Navigating the Waters of Florida’s Flood Disclosure Laws – Obligations and Best Practices

Aired live on 10/16/24

In Florida, where the risk of flooding is a significant concern, understanding the legal requirements for flood disclosures in housing transactions is crucial for advocates assisting consumers seeking to purchase or rent a home. This one-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Florida’s flood disclosure laws, including recent legislative updates (F.S.689.302) , key obligations for sellers of real estate and landlords, state professionals, and the potential legal ramifications of non-compliance and lack of insurance. Attendees will gain practical insights into advising clients on flood risk, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, and mitigating risk in housing transactions.
Produced in partnership with the Public Interest Law Section (PILS) of the Florida Bar! Join PILS: www.flpublicinterestlaw.org

This training was approved by the Florida Bar for 1.0 General & 1.0 Real Estate Certification Credits

The CLE Code is 2409886N (Approval Period: 10/16/2024 - 04/30/2026).

Special thanks to our speakers from ‪@BayAreaLegalServices‬
Jason Susalla
Managing Attorney – Disaster Relief Team
Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
jsusalla@bals.org

John Lawless
Staff Attorney – Disaster Relief Team
Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
jlawless@bals.org

Materials: https://tinyurl.com/FLflooddisclosure

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jorge.acosta@floridalegal.org