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Florida ASIS Contract Guide · Paragraph 19
Understand the addenda that can reshape a Florida contract.
Paragraph 19 identifies the riders and addenda that may become part of a Florida ASIS Contract. Explore the guide by category to understand why each document may be used and what questions buyers and sellers should ask.
Choose a topic
Property & Community
Property type, association, condition, use and disclosure-related riders.
A
Condominium Rider
Condominium ownership, disclosures, documents and applicable buyer rights.
BHomeowners’ Association
Community obligations, association disclosures and HOA-related considerations.
MDefective Drywall
Terms addressing concerns involving defective or problematic drywall.
NCoastal Construction Control Line
Additional considerations for property affected by Florida’s coastal controls.
OInsulation Disclosure
Disclosure of insulation information when applicable to the transaction.
PLead Paint Disclosure
Federal lead-based paint disclosures for applicable pre-1978 housing.
QHousing for Older Persons
Age-restricted community status and related housing considerations.
RRezoning
A transaction connected to a buyer’s desired change in zoning or land use.
CCMiami-Dade Special Taxing District
A county-specific disclosure involving qualifying special taxing districts.
DDSeasonal/Vacation Rentals
Existing or planned seasonal and short-term rental considerations.
EEPACE Disclosure
Disclosure considerations involving a property-assessed clean energy obligation.
C
Seller Financing
Terms for financing provided by the seller instead of a traditional lender.
DMortgage Assumption
Conditions connected to a buyer assuming an existing mortgage obligation.
EFHA/VA Financing
Additional requirements associated with FHA or VA mortgage financing.
FAppraisal Contingency
A separately negotiated protection tied to the property’s appraised value.
GShort Sale
Terms for a sale requiring approval from the seller’s mortgage holder.
HHomeowners’/Flood Insurance
A contingency addressing acceptable property and flood insurance.
JInterest-Bearing Account
Instructions for placing contract funds in an interest-bearing account.
VSale of Buyer’s Property
A purchase connected to the buyer’s sale of another property.
S
Lease Purchase/Lease Option
A lease arrangement connected to a purchase or option to purchase.
TPre-Closing Occupancy
Terms governing a buyer’s occupancy before the transaction closes.
UPost-Closing Occupancy
Terms governing a seller’s continued occupancy after closing.
WBack-Up Contract
A secondary contract positioned behind an existing primary contract.
XKick-Out Clause
A mechanism that may allow the seller to respond to another acceptable offer.
AALicensee Property Interest
Disclosure when a real estate licensee has an interest in the property or transaction.
Y
Seller’s Attorney Approval
A negotiated period for the seller’s attorney to review the contract.
ZBuyer’s Attorney Approval
A negotiated period for the buyer’s attorney to review the contract.
BBBinding Arbitration
An alternative dispute-resolution structure that can affect access to litigation.
FFCredit Related to Buyer’s Broker Compensation
A negotiated credit associated with the buyer’s broker compensation obligation.
GGSeller’s Agreement Regarding Buyer’s Broker Compensation
Terms addressing a seller’s agreement concerning buyer-broker compensation.
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How to use this guide
The checked rider matters.
A rider does not apply merely because it appears in Paragraph 19. It must be selected and properly incorporated into the parties’ agreement.
Review the selected rider
Read the complete attached rider together with the main contract—not as a stand-alone summary.
Track what it changes
Pay attention to new deadlines, notices, approvals, cancellation rights, expenses and surviving obligations.
An important distinction
Paragraph 19 is a directory—not the complete rider.
Checking an addendum identifies additional contract terms, but the attached document supplies the operative language. Buyers and sellers should confirm that every selected rider is attached, complete and consistent with the transaction.
Start with the situation, then read the attached document.
- Buying a condominium? Start with the condominium rider guide and ask which documents, review periods and acknowledgments apply.
- Buying in an HOA? Review the HOA guide and verify the property’s actual association obligations.
- Financing or occupancy is unusual? Use the Financing and Occupancy categories above to identify the issue, then review the complete signed documents with the appropriate professional.
A simple rider review worksheet
For each attached rider, record its title and version, the issue it addresses, any new date, who must act, what notice or document is required, and who will confirm completion. Leave uncertain items as questions rather than assumptions.
This worksheet organizes a conversation; it does not determine your rights or whether a rider is required. For a dispute, interpretation question or deadline at risk, consult a Florida real estate attorney promptly.