An apartment complex tenant (not in SC) with mobility issues sued the landlord for fair housing violations. The apartment complex had a grill but required walking to the pool and grill area. Tenants wanted a grill on their patio. Landlord denied. Court denied. Call the hotline if this issue arises in SC. Takeaway = reasonable… Continue Reading Fair Housing – Tenant – Gas Grill
https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/21/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/21/22 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 NAR’s Top Ten Broker Legal Risks
https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/Alternative-Name-FAQ.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 Register Your Nickname as Your Alternative First Name with SCLLR SCREC
https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/darby-v-the-furman-company-inc-commission-must-be-disgorged-where-licensee-did-not-disclose-his Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 SCLLR SCREC Recently Warned of the Risks of Associated Licensees/Broker/Relations Buying Brokerage Listings
https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/court-finds-no-duty-to-disclose-competing-offer Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 Consider Asking if there are Other Offers or Counter Offers
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/national-association-of-realtors-announces-partnership-with-rental-beast#.Ys3EJH4A8P0.gmail Posted by: Byron King on 07/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/12/22 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 Property Management News from NAR!
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/creating-an-effective-data-security-plan Posted by: Byron King on 07/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/12/22 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 Video: Internet Crimes, Data Security Plan For REALTORS
https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/case-interpretations Posted by: Byron King on 07/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/12/22 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 NAR Case Interpretations
If you have listings, your listings are at risk from overseas organized crooks using the listing information on the internet to create fake rental ads on Facebook, Craigslist, others and stealing money from potential tenants. Defenses: Post "NOT FOR RENT" signs at the listing and in the photos. Create Google Alerts for all your listings’… Continue Reading Online Scams, Too Good to Be True?!?!
https://sodacitybizwire.com/sc-bar-members-set-up-sixth-homeless-court-in-rock-hill Posted by: Byron King on 06/30/22 (This information is only accurate as of 06/30/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/30/22 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 Fair Housing News: Homeless Courts