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NAR on Ombudsman, Amicable Agreement Solutions!

By |2023-08-21T11:43:15-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/reaching-amicable-agreements Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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NAR on When a Seller Wants to Conceal a Property Defect

By |2023-08-21T11:41:52-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/law-supersedes-seller-confidentiality-requirement-in-code Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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No Ai Copyrights Says Federal Judge

By |2023-08-21T11:01:56-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.reuters.com/legal/ai-generated-art-cannot-receive-copyrights-us-court-says-2023-08-21/#:~:text=Only%20works%20with%20human%20authors,behalf%20of%20his%20DABUS%20system. Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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$200K, $1.75M fines, RESPA, Feds CFPB, lender-brokerage marketing agreements risky

By |2023-08-21T07:58:23-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/08/18/freedom-mortgage-to-pay-1-75m-to-settle-agent-kickback-scheme/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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Pet Cemetery, Can You Bury Animals on Your Property?

By |2023-08-17T15:49:05-05:00August 17th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article278274938.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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Ransomware! Beware!

By |2023-08-17T10:52:38-05:00August 17th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Defending Brokerages Against Ransomware Attacks In today's digital age, the real estate industry relies heavily on technology to conduct business operations. Brokerages often handle sensitive financial data and transactions, making them ideal targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware is a form of cyber attack that can paralyze operations, compromise data, and result in significant financial losses. Ransomware [...]

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NC Case – Written Contract Recommending Talk to Lawyer and Indemnify Broker Helps Broker Defendant

By |2023-08-16T15:46:39-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2023/22-956.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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NAR: 14 States Require Written Buyer Agency Agreements

By |2023-08-16T15:43:53-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

1. South Carolina 2. New Hampshire 3. Vermont 4. Virginia 5. Maryland 6. Hawaii 7. Iowa 8. Idaho 9. Minnesota 10. Missouri 11. North Carolina 12. Nebraska 13. Alaska 14. Arizona Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this [...]

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Housing Supply? Commercial Real Estate Conversion to Housing?

By |2023-08-16T15:42:35-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://action.wra.org/2023/04/24/removing-barriers-to-create-more-housing/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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Property Management – NAR Case – Burst Pipe

By |2023-08-16T15:40:34-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/tenant-granted-judgment-over-landlord-in-burst-pipe-case Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

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