June 21, 2019 Opinion on whether proof of U.S. citizenship is required to receive the homestead exemption for property taxes. Requested by The Honorable Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38804#ixzz6SqnBUMHd Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/21/20. You [...]
http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012 December 2, 2019 Opinion on whether a homeowners association has legal authority to tow a vehicle that is in violation of the CCRs but is otherwise lawfully parked on a county-maintained roadway. Requested by Mr. Mike Cochran, City of Hanahan Administrator. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012#ixzz6SqmClIGE Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only [...]
by Byron King Case #3-13 Timing of Commission Negotiations (Adopted November, 2019.) REALTOR® A signs a listing agreement with Seller B for the sale of her home. The home is priced at $1,000,000, and REALTOR® A files the listing with the MLS, offering a certain percentage of cooperative compensation. REALTOR® C sees the listing and [...]
by Byron King SCR and other associations are hearing reports of REALTORS® receiving letters from law firms demanding money as settlement for ADA issues with their real estate websites. Most successful REALTORS® operate a website. Most Americans have some form of visual or hearing impairment even if that is merely wearing glasses. Others may be [...]
January 10, 2020 Opinion regarding what appraisal methods are permissible for the valuation of golf courses under S.C. Code, Section 12-43-365. Requested by The Honorable Bart T. Blackwell, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40091#ixzz6SlVztsRa Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. You [...]
January 21, 2020 Opinion regarding what projects may be funded by developmental impact fees and whether proportionate share calculations for different types of land uses violates equal protection under the South Carolina and federal constitutions. Requested by The Honorable Micajah P. Caskey, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40125#ixzz6SlVCKoy8 Posted [...]
April 27, 2020 Opinion addressing whether the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund may be used to fund a temporary rental assistance program. Requested by The Honorable Marvin R. Pendarvis, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40608#ixzz6SlTSYyPu Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. [...]
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June 22, 2020 Opinion addressing whether environmental mitigation serves as a commercial purpose as set forth in the deed restrictions on the property. Requested by Karen Blair Manning, Chief Legal Counsel, South Carolina Department of Commerce. Read full opinion. http://2hsvz0l74ah31vgcm16peuy12tz.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ManningK-OS-10482-FINAL-Opinion-6-22-2020-02307698xD2C78-02311156xD2C78.pdf Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40773#ixzz6SIPNr2mL Posted by: Byron King on 07/15/20 (This information is only accurate as [...]
by Byron King REALTORS® must always operate in compliance with Fair Housing Laws and the NAR Code of Ethics on Fair Housing and ADA and other laws/ethics. There are consumers who are visually impaired and REALTORS® must not deny equal professional services on the basis of visual impairment disability/handicap and must comply with ADA. Visual [...]