NEW LAW: Flood Disclosures Now Required For All Sellers Of Property
By: Alexander Tanios, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando
Effective October 1, 2024, the Florida Legislature created Florida Statute 689.302 requiring all sellers of real property to disclose to any prospective purchaser specific conditions and history of the property before a sales contract is signed.
The State of Florida has defined flooding for this statute as any one of the following conditions: (1) the overflow of inland or tidal waters, (2) the unusual rapid accumulation of runoff or surface waters from any established source such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch, or (3) sustained periods of standing water resulting from rainfall.
Sellers must include whether they have filed a claim with an insurance provider for Flood Damage. The sellers must also state whether the seller has received any federal assistance including assistance from FEMA for flood damage to the property.
For any assistance with completing this disclosure, or if you are purchasing property and want to better understand the seller’s disclosure, please contact the Real Estate Attorney’s at Barry Miller Law for their expertise.
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