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Important Updates for our MIAMI Members
CORONAVIRUS FAQ
Through the CARES Act, unemployment benefits in Florida have been expanded to self-employed individuals and independent contractors. Apply for benefits at www.FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication. Before doing so, make sure that you read through the Department of Economic Opportunity’s guidance HERE.
We have hosted a series of webinars about unemployment updates for Realtors:
- April 27, 2020: recording
- May 7, 2020: recording and slide deck
- May 8, 2020: (español): recording and slide deck
- June 12, 2020: recording and powerpoint – click here
Members with specific questions about unemployment benefits or their applications should contact the Florida Realtors Legal Hotline at (407) 438-1409.
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CONDOMINIUM, COOPERATIVE, AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
As you know, your MIAMI Government Affairs and Legal teams have been working diligently with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure the passage of DBPR Emergency Order 20-06. As of June 1, 2020, the DBPR is no longer allowing condominium, cooperative, or homeowner associations to use their emergency powers for COVID-19 related issues.
Moreover, in our conversations with the DBPR, which are reflected in EO 20-06, Fla. Stat. Sec. 718.1265(g) only applies to physical damage to the building. If associations continue to block your access to show units, please take these steps:
STEP #1: Ask where the association has the authority to block your access when the owners of the units have invited you and have given you permission to be there. Confirm this in writing with the association.
STEP #2: File a complaint with the DBPR against the association(s). You can find the complaint form and instructions HERE.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 20-137, which extends the moratorium on all residential evictions for non-payment of rent and foreclosures until 12:01 AM on July 1, 2020. The CARES Act moratorium on evictions from buildings with federal loans expires on July 25, 2020.
Make sure that you are also checking with your local county courts about whether there are additional requirements and forms that you must follow when filing evictions.
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT ASSOCIATIONS THAT CONTINUE TO DENY ACCESS
As you know, your MIAMI Government Affairs and Legal teams have been working diligently with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure the passage of DBPR Emergency Order 20-06. As of June 1, 2020, the DBPR is no longer allowing condominium, cooperative, or homeowner associations to use their emergency powers for COVID-19 related issues.
Moreover, in our conversations with the DBPR, which are reflected in EO 20-06, Fla. Stat. Sec. 718.1265(g) only applies to physical damage to the building. If associations continue to block your access to show units, please take these steps:
STEP #1: Ask where the association has the authority to block your access when the owners of the units have invited you and have given you permission to be there. Confirm this in writing with the association.
STEP #2: File a complaint with the DBPR against the association(s). You can find the complaint form and instructions HERE.
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As of June 5, 2020, all of Florida except for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties are now in Phase 2 of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery (the “Plan”). Vacation rentals are now allowed in Phase 2 with certain restrictions (see pp. 25-26 of the Plan). Otherwise, according to , Executive Order 20-123, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties have to seek approval from the Governor to operate vacation rentals.
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- Consumers may search for open houses here: www.MiamiMLSOnline.com
- NEW Open House Guidelines
- Homesnap Stories and Homesnap Pro is FREE to all MIAMI Members (sign up here)
- Homesnap Stories best practices and tutorials are here
- Status Change Form for Temporarily Off Market is here
- Temporarily Off Market time limitation extended from 30 to 90 days
- Video and virtual tours are enabled
- Virtual showings are enabled
- Real estate is an “essential service” in Florida (State of Florida EO 20-91 and 20-92)
- eRecording: Miami-Dade County
- eRecording: Broward County
- eRecording: Palm Beach County
- Florida Community Development Legal Project
- Florida Driver Licenses and ID Card Extensions
- Florida Realtors Legal Hotline
- IRS extends payment and filing deadline to July 15th
- NAR Employment Practices Legal Hotline
- NAR COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-874-6500. Have questions about the resources available to help you navigate the challenges of COVID-19? Call the new member hotline at 800-874-6500 for tools and ideas to operate your business safely and smartly.
- NEW FORM: COVID-19 / Coronavirus In-Person Acknowledgement on Form Simplicity. Florida Realtors released a form on April 13, 2020, that Realtors can provide to consumers who still wish to view or show properties in person. It can be given to sellers, landlords, potential buyers, and potential tenants by the listing office, the cooperating office, or both.
- Real Estate License renewal deadline extended to April 30th
- Remote Online Notaries are now allowed in Florida
- Sunbiz Annual Report filing deadline was extended to June 30th
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & RESOURCES: National
- CARES Act
- Department of Labor: FFCRA FAQs
- Fannie Mae COVID-19: Mortgage Relief Options
- Freddie Mac COVID-19 Response
- National Association of REALTORS® Coronavirus Updates and Resources
- NAR Coronavirus: Mortgage and Personal Finance FAQs
- NAR Coronavirus: SBA CARES Act FAQs
- NAR Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- NAR Pandemic Unemployment Assistance FAQs
- Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration
- U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & RESOURCES: State of Florida
- The Florida Bar: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Florida Realtors Coronavirus Updates and Resources
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
- Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & RESOURCES: Counties
- Miami-Dade County Emergency Orders
- Broward County Emergency Orders
- Palm Beach County Emergency Orders
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & RESOURCES: Miami-Dade County Municipalities
- City of Aventura Alert Center
- Bal Harbour Village Coronavirus Updates
- Town of Bay Harbor Islands
- Village of Biscayne Park
- City of Coral Gables Emergency Page
- Town of Cutler Bay
- City of Doral
- Village of El Portal
- City of Florida City Home Page
- Town of Golden Beach
- City of Hialeah Coronavirus Update Page
- City of Hialeah Gardens
- City of Homestead Alert Page
- Indian Creek Village
- Village of Key Biscayne
- City of Miami Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information Page
- City of Miami Beach Coronavirus Update Page
- City of Miami Gardens
- Town of Miami Lakes Home Page
- Village of Miami Shores Coronavirus Page
- City of Miami Springs News
- Town of Medley
- North Bay Village Coronavirus Page
- City of North Miami Update Page
- City of North Miami Beach Alert Center
- City of Opa-Locka Civic Alerts
- Village of Palmetto Bay
- Village of Pinecrest Coronavirus Updates
- City of South Miami Alert Center
- City of Sunny Isles Beach Coronavirus Updates
- Town of Surfside
- City of Sweetwater COVID-19 Information Page
- Village of Virginia Gardens
- City of West Miami
- Miami Herald Coronavirus coverage
- Sun Sentinel Coronavirus coverage
- The Palm Beach Post Coronavirus coverage
- WLRN
- Miami New Times
- NBC 6 South Florida
- Baptist Health Care On Demand (use code CARE19 for the FREE visit)
- CDC Guidelines
- Florida Department of Health
- World Health Organization
- Florida Department of Health Infection Tracker
DISCLAIMER
While we are working to provide you the most up-to-date information, the situation is rapidly evolving. Access the latest information and updates at miamirealtors.com/coronavirus and in the MIAMI REALTORS Government Affairs & Housing Facebook group. Before relying on any of this information to make any decisions, make sure you consult your broker and/or your independent legal counsel. MIAMI REALTORS® is not responsible for the content of other agencies, organizations, social media, or any other content that is not its own.
Updated June 12, 2020
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