TALLAHASSEE REPORT
Florida Land Title Association - FLTA.org
Florida Land Title Association's (FLTA) mission is to empower members through advocacy and education to protect property
The Florida Land Title Association's Newsletter.
This newsletter is designed to bring you information that has occurred within the association?and industry?in the previous month. We hope you will find this to be informative and keep you up-to-date.
As we step into the new year, the Florida Land Title Association extends heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support, which remains the driving force behind our flourishing title industry.
Renew your FLTA membership to unlock your benefits, including 9 CE/CLE Webinars, Cyber Security Bytes and updates, 7 statewide Networking events, the Monthly Tallahassee Report Newsletter, exclusive access to the FLTA Member's CommUnity, participation in committees and agent meetings, and an invitation to the Annual Convention in Palm Coast, Florida, from November 11-13, 2024. Enjoy discounted rates for the 2024 Convention & On-demand Courses, ensuring you stay connected, informed, and thriving within our dedicated title community.
Your renewal not only secures unparalleled opportunities for yourself but also contributes to the ongoing legacy of success within FLTA. Join us, renew today, and let's make 2024 a year of shared triumphs!?
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Government Affairs Committee Set to Be Hard at Work
While the Florida Legislative Session is not set to officially begin until January 9th, filed Bills are already moving through the chambers and for some, they're at a swift pace. This year we are focused on a couple issues, but also monitoring filed legislation to protect the integrity of the Official Records and the consumer. Here's a short list of some of those bill titles currently filed:
?Title Fraud Prevention
??Title Fraud Prevention Pilot Program
??Public Records/Recording Notification Service
??Public Records/Servicemembers
??Public Records/Military Personnel and their Spouses and Dependents
??Possession of Real Property (Adverse Property)
??Timeshare Properties
??Notaries Public
??Estoppel Certificates
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The FLTA Government Affairs Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month and is open to members. These bills will be available on the FLTA Legislative Tracking web page soon.?
Join us for an insightful GoToMeeting as we dive into the benefits of aligning your business with the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA). Whether you're contemplating a new membership or considering a renewal, this session is tailored to exploring the ways FLTA can enhance your business within the title industry.
Key Session Topics:
Engage in a Q&A Session: Bring your questions! Our panel of members will be available to address any questions you may have regarding FLTA membership and its associated benefits.
Dates:?January 23, 2024, at 10am & January 25, 2024, at 2pm
Advocate.
The Annual FLTA Legislative Lobby Days is for association members to share industry stories and lobby industry issues with members of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. The relationships formed during these days are important to the overall message of moving issues forward through the legislative process to support the land title profession for the protection of property rights and the integrity and security of real estate transactions.
With an opportunity to meet with Legislators in Tallahassee?you can make your voice heard!
Open to All FLTA Members including Title Agents, Title Underwriters, and Industry Trade Partners (Associate Members).
Connect.
Epic Axe Throwing
Date: January 24, 2024
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Includes 2 hours of axe throwing, 2 drink tickets, and appetizers.?
Registration Required
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Includes Two Drinks and Pizza
Registration Required
Become a Sponsor
Align your company with a specific networking event, kindly reach out to Rebecca at [email protected] for more information.
Thank you to those that have already signed up to Sponsor!
AccuTitle, Agents National Title Insurance Company,?Blue Brick Title and Escrow, CATIC, FNF?Family of Companies, ME Land Services,?Perdido Title and Abstract,?Real Res, Reliable Lien Search,?Total FIRPTA,?Skyline Lien Search and Unik Title, BankUnited, Proplogix.
FLTA Members, did you know the FLTA offers members an?exclusive title industry social media platform called?Community?
The FLTA Community is a dedicated space for?FLTA members?with common interests to socialize, learn, and plan.?It will provide a unique,?members-only?experience to connect, communicate, and collaborate. If you want up to date member information Community is where to get it.
Current Forum Topic
Impact to Title? Building Permit Prior to Plat (No Legal Description)
Scott Merritt
We understand this may not be new practice in homebuilding but have a question for those that have experience with this. There is (2024) legislation seeking to allow a percentage of homes to begin construction in a new development where platting has not been finalized by the building department.?
Educate.
Attendees will have a better understanding of:
This webinar is approved for 1 Standard CE Credit (Agents)
1?General CLE Credit?(Attorneys)
1 Real Estate Certification Credit?(Attorneys)
Pre-Registration Required
Attendees will have a better understanding of:
This webinar is approved for 1 Standard CE Credit (Agents) 1 General CLE Credit?(Attorneys) 1 Real Estate Certification Credit?(Attorneys)
Pre-Registration Required
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
On Demand Classes
The Florida Land Title Association is focused on bringing relevant educational opportunities to the industry in 2024.?
On-Demand Classes can be accessed on our school web page, Florida Land Title Association's School (teachable.com)
(Recommend Google Chrome)
Courses approved for CE and CLE Credit
Committees
Purpose: The Committee shall investigate and make reports on laws and decisions which vitally affect the abstract and title business in Florida.
Purpose: Provide educational opportunities to the membership and potential membership of the Association.
Purpose: Expand the Membership of the Association.
Purpose: The committee focuses on technology affecting the Title Industry and to assist in the development and promotion of cyber fraud awareness.
Download the new FLTA App, powered by Wild Apricot!
Members now have access to a comprehensive directory, upcoming events, and easy registration with just a click of a button. Stay up to date on everything happening with FLTA and connect with fellow members.
Login is the same as your FLTA account.
FLTA CommUnity
FLTA Members, did you know the FLTA offers members an?exclusive?title industry social platform called CommUnity?
FLTA Career Center Account Benefits
Are you an employer looking to hire? Do you know someone interested in a career in the Title Industry?
The FLTA has you covered. Check out Florida Runs on Title Insurance to learn how more.
Florida Runs on Title Insurance TM is trademarked by the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA). FLTA’s mission is to empower members through advocacy and education to protect property rights.
Florida Land Title Association's mission is to support the land title profession for the?protection of property rights and the integrity and security of real estate transactions.