Rossi v. Brown

PETERSON, Judge.

James V. Rossi and Jeanne M. Rossi appeal a judgment in favor of Jerry T. Brown and Barbara E. Brown, the contract vendees of the Rossi home. We vacate the final judgment and remand.

The dispute concerns the interpretation of Standard N of the “Standards for Real Estate Transactions” set forth under the 1988 version of the Florida Association of Realtors and the Florida Bar “Contract for Sale and Purchase.” Standard N is set forth in its entirety as an appendix to this opinion.

The Browns exercised their right under the contract to a roof inspection, and the inspector found that…