A Florida Right of First Refusal Agreement is a legal arrangement that grants an individual or entity the first opportunity to purchase a property or lease before it is offered to others. This agreement is commonly used in real estate transactions to provide parties with a degree of certainty and control over future ownership or lease agreements. In a typical Florida Right of First Refusal Agreement, the property owner agrees to notify the holder of the right (referred to as the "right holder") if they receive an offer from a third party to purchase or lease the property. The right holder then has the option to match or exceed the terms of the third-party offer within a specified time frame. If the right holder exercises their right, the property owner is obligated to sell or lease the property to them, provided the terms of the offer are met. There are a few different types of Florida Right of First Refusal Agreements that may be utilized depending on the specific circumstances: 1. Right of First Refusal to Purchase: This type of agreement grants the right holder the first opportunity to purchase the property at the same price and under the same conditions as those offered by a third party. 2. Right of First Refusal to Lease: In this scenario, the right holder has the first opportunity to lease the property before it is offered to others. The terms and conditions of the lease must be comparable to those presented by a third party. 3. Right of First Offer: A Right of First Offer agreement differs slightly from a Right of First Refusal. Instead of giving the right holder an automatic opportunity to match the terms of an offer from a third party, it requires the property owner to present the right holder with any bona fide offer they receive. The right holder has the first opportunity to either accept or decline the offer. It is important to note that Florida Right of First Refusal Agreements should be drafted with care to ensure they comply with state laws and regulations. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to assist with creating or reviewing such agreements to protect the interests of all parties involved.