28176 - Daufuskie v. SC Office of Regulatory Staff The Court affirms the Public Service Commission's refusal to grant a utility a "reparations surcharge" and holds a utility may only collect higher rates during an appeal if it follows the procedures set forth in section 58-5-240(D) of the South Carolina Code (2015). 28173 - The… Continue Reading SC Supreme Ct
6003 - Gleaton v. Orangeburg County This is an appeal in an action for slander of title. The story began with a flawed tax sale, but there were several mistakes for years after. The master-in-equity found in favor of Orangeburg County based on findings that the County did not publish a false statement impugning the… Continue Reading SC CT Appeals
6017 - Noel Owens v. Mountain Air Heating & Cooling Noel Owens appeals the circuit court's ordering granting summary judgment to Demetra Caldera and South Market Real Estate. On appeal, Owens argues the grant of summary judgment was improper because (1) the release signed on April 3, 2015, could not have released a claim that… Continue Reading SC Ct Appeals
6016 - Vista Del Mar v. Vista Del Mar, LLC Vista Del Mar Condominium Association (the Association) and the individual unit owners (Unit Owners) of the Vista Del Mar Horizontal Property Regime (the Regime) (collectively, Appellants) appeal the circuit court's order granting summary judgment to Atlantic Development Company and Atlantic Coast Funding, LLC (collectively, Respondents),… Continue Reading SC Ct Appeals
9-13-2023 - Opinions 6026 - Jonathan Mart v. Great Southern Homes, Inc. Great Southern Homes, Inc. (GSH) appeals the circuit court's order denying its motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in this action brought by Johnathan Mart, individually and on behalf of other similarly situated homeowners. Mart entered a contract with GSH to purchase a… Continue Reading SC Court of Appeals
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article280545744.html Posted by: Byron King on 10/31/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/31/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/31/23 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… Continue Reading SCAMS – Trick or No Treat – Jury Duty, Warrants, Arrest/Bail, Etc. Send Money – Phone, Social Media
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/federal-court-says-floor-plans-fall-under-fair-use?utm_term=748B6878-FA27-42A5-9E63-67EBDF73E830&lrh=27adf8b8289bacb334df7df30ed1e09653c968e9c4013586048e0e57bb0a5688&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=93240D13-17EB-4EC0-8068-36E089913C0D Posted by: Byron King on 10/25/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/25/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/25/23 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… Continue Reading Big Legal Win For REALTORS, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Fair Use, Floorplan, Sketches
1. Be very nervous about rescission working or not working. Alert the client about the legal risks of rescission working or not working. For a buyer with the option to use SCR310 due diligence even after a failed rescission procedure, that makes the risks of a failed rescission less since the buyer could properly terminate… Continue Reading High Risk Rescission of Offers/Counters
If the buyer might need or desire to properly pay the due diligence termination fee to the seller electronically, everyone should coordinate well ahead of time to get the e-pay information communicated. Do not wait until the last minute because a late due diligence termination fee payment can void the due diligence termination and potentially… Continue Reading e-Paying the SCR310 Due Diligence Fee, Get Ready Well Ahead of Time
https://dor.sc.gov/resources-site/media-site/Pages/SC-issues-tax-relief-due-to-Hurricane-Idalia-October-extension-deadline-postponed.aspx Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/23 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… Continue Reading IRS SCDOR and Hurricane Idalia Relief