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The following is not intended
to be legal advice or counsel; but rather, a reference to material that
prospective sellers need to research and be aware of: Florida Statute 718.503(2) in part states
that: (a) Each unit owner...shall
comply with the provisions of this subsection prior to the sale of his or her
unit. Each prospective purchaser who has entered into a contract for the
purchase of a condominium is entitled, at the seller's expense, to a current
copy of the declaration of condominium, articles of incorporation of the
association, bylaws and rules of the association, financial information
required by s. 718.111, and the document entitled "Frequently Asked Questions
and Answers" required by s. 718.504. On and after January 1, 2009, the
prospective purchaser shall also be entitled to receive from the seller a
copy of a governance form. Such
form shall be provided by the division.... (b) If a person licensed
under part I of chapter 475 provides to or otherwise obtains for a
prospective purchaser the documents described in this subsection, the person
is not liable for any error or inaccuracy contained in the documents. (c) Each contract . . . for
the resale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type either: 1. A clause which states: ; or 2. A clause which states: A contract that does not conform of
the requirement of this paragraph is voidable at
the option of the purchaser prior to closing. |