Michael Crist

2024 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2024 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Some of the highlights include: The 2024 report contains information from… Continue Reading HOA Complaint Report from SC Govt

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t48c001.php SECTION 48-1-90. Causing or permitting pollution of environment prohibited; remedies. (A)(1) It is unlawful for a person, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain, run, allow to seep, or otherwise discharge into the environment of the State organic or inorganic matter, including sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes, except in compliance with a permit issued… Continue Reading SC Pollution Control Act

1. Forms 2. Other 3. Compensation 4. License law 5. Professionalism (ethics, arbitration, complaints, mediation) 6. Due diligence 7. Advertising 8. Broker in Charge BIC and office management 9. Earnest money 10.Agency Thanks to Shantee Albin CSR for the SCR legal hotline. Thanks to Alan Leichtle CFO/COO for the SCR & SCR legal hotline Zoho… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines December 2023

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/independent-contractor-status-update Use an independent contractor agreement. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/501.pdf Have lawyer drafted compensation agreements and separation agreements. Let independent contractors set their own work schedule (e.g., no required desk time) and provide their own work tools (e.g., car, phone, computer). Never refer to independent contractors as employees. The less brokerage control over the independent contractor while in… Continue Reading NAR Independent Contractor Status

SCR assisted a 6% assessment ratio taxpayer argue that they can file for their ATI discount at any time prior to the county reassessing all properties. The administrative deadline is before January 31 each year. SCR assisted the taxpayer's win in the SC Court of Appeals with a friend of the court brief filed. Recently,… Continue Reading Legal Advocacy Win

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/loandepot-says-ransomware-gang-stole-data-of-166-million-people/ Posted by: Byron King on 01/22/24 (This information is only accurate as of 01/22/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/22/24 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 Data Privacy/Security News – Stay Tuned for the Jan 24 SCR Legal Podcast

12-13-2023 - Opinions 6038 - Portrait Homes v. Pennsylvania National Mutual This very complicated case concerns insurance coverage under commercial general-liability insurance policies, including claims of bad faith, arising out of underlying construction defect lawsuits when Penn National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company asserts its insured, a subcontractor, did not notify it of the lawsuits and… Continue Reading SC Ct Appeals on New Construction

6044 - Susan Brooks Knott Floyd v. Elizabeth Pope Knott Dross In this declaratory judgment action, Appellant Elizabeth Pope Knott Dross (Betsy) seeks review of the circuit court's order granting partial summary judgment to Respondent Susan Brooks Knott Floyd (Susan). Betsy argues the circuit court erred by concluding that Susan had an express easement over… Continue Reading SC Ct Appeals on Easements

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6043.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 01/18/24 (This information is only accurate as of 01/18/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/18/24 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 SC Ct Appeals – DeBordieu