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[RPPTL LandTen] UPL question

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Eric.Rapkin (at) akerman.com
Thu, Sep 3, 2015 8:02 PM

If a property management company uses the Florida Apartment Association residential lease form to lease the apartments out for the owner (as opposed to using the Fla Supreme Court form), is that considered the unauthorized practice of law?

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