Florida Consumer Protection: Unfair Trade Practices
FL consumer protection: FDUTPA (Chapter 501), AG Consumer Protection Division, private right of action (Section 501.211), class actions, and regulatory agencies (DBPR, OFR, OIR). Steps: document, file AG complaint, contact regulator, 30-day demand letter, and consult attorney. Statute: 4 years (Section 95.11(3)(f)). Common RE: non-disclosure, misrepresentation, bait/switch, unlicensed activity, and dual agency. Multiple avenues for redress.
Protection Framework
- FDUTPA, AG, private action
- Class actions, regulators
Consumer Steps
- Document, AG complaint
- 30-day demand letter
- Attorney consultation
Common RE Violations
- Non-disclosure, misrepresentation
- Unlicensed, dual agency
- 4-year statute
Related Terms
- FDUTPA — Statute
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