Florida License Law

Florida's real estate Recovery Fund provides compensation to:

ALicensees who suffer losses due to fraud by their clients
BMembers of the public who suffer monetary losses due to licensee fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonest dealing✓ Correct
CBrokers who cannot collect their commissions from sellers
DLenders who suffer losses on foreclosed properties

Explanation

Florida's Real Estate Recovery Fund (managed by FREC under Chapter 475) compensates members of the public who suffer actual monetary losses due to fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonest dealing by a licensed real estate broker or sales associate. The maximum recovery is $50,000 per transaction and $150,000 lifetime against any one licensee.

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