The proposed rule amendment is necessary because of the legislative changes to Section 475.453, F.S., as a result of Chapter 2006-210, Laws of Florida.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Commission

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61J2-10.030: Rental Information
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is necessary because of the legislative changes to Section 475.453, F.S., as a result of Chapter 2006-210, Laws of Florida.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rent.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 475.05 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.453(1), (2) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lori Crawford, Deputy Clerk, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61J2-10.030 Rental Information.

(1) Each broker or sales associate Any licensee who attempts to negotiate a rental or who furnishes a rental information list to a prospective tenant for a fee paid by the tenant shall provide such prospective tenant with a written contract or receipt agreement containing the following provision in type size 10 point bold or larger:

NOTICE

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW:

If the rental information provided under this contract is not current or accurate in any material aspect, you may demand within 30 days of this contract date a return of your full fee paid. If you do not obtain a rental you are entitled to receive a return of 75% of the fee paid, if you make demand within 30 days of this contract date.

(2) No change.

Specific Authority 475.05 FS. Law Implemented 475.453(1), (2) FS. History–New 1-1-80, Formerly 21V-10.30, Amended 6-28-93, Formerly 21V-10.030, Amended_________.