Michael Crist

If you see something...say something. REALTORS® with direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the REALTOR® Code of ethics involving WILLFUL DISCRIMINATION bring complaints to the property association of REALTORS® (ditto for misappropriation of client/customer funds/property...and fraud resulting in substantial economic harm). Can discuss potential legal remedies for money with your attorney. SC Bar… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: How to File Complaints

FAIR HOUSING: USDOJ Summary of Housing Cases: https://www.justice.gov/crt/housing-cases-summary-page Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/7/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

January 2, 2020 Board Orders include a case that requires the full Company Name to be conspicuous in advertising/marketing, not small letters at the bottom of a sign or website. https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 2/6/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/6/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this… Continue Reading LLR Board Order on Advertising

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ Posted by: Byron King on 2/4/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/4/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/4/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/sexualharassment Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

SC Department of Consumer Affairs reports on SC HOA complaints in 2020 and 2019: https://consumer.sc.gov/HOA-reports Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info… Continue Reading Home Owners Association (HOA) Complaint Reports (2020/2019)

2020 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing their second Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The 2020 Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 2019 through December 31, 2019. Some of the highlights include: · SCDCA received 212 HOA complaints in… Continue Reading 2020 HOA Complaint Report from SCDCA

Fair Housing: Must Read Undercover Investigation of Violations https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/real-estate-agents-investigation/ NAR Ethics Article 10: "Fair Housing" REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against… Continue Reading Ethics Case 10-3 (Fair Housing Ethics)