Case #10-4: Use of “Choose Your Neighbor” Marketing Letters REALTOR® A listed a property in a new subdivision. At the instruction of his client, Seller X, REALTOR® A did not enter the listing in the MLS, did not place a “For Sale” sign on the property and did not advertise the property online. Seller X… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: Case 10-4
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-s-second-annual-policy-forum-explores-barriers-to-affordable-housing-in-u-s Posted by: Byron King on 2/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/20/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/20/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
If you need assistance with a LLR SCREC SC Real Estate Commission licensing matter, please email Contact.REC or call the LLR SCREC main number at 803-896-4400. If you need to file a written government license law complaint, please visit the LLR website's complaint page. Please contact LLR's office of Investigations and Enforcement for any questions… Continue Reading How to File a License Law Complaint at LLR SCREC (State Government)
All 25,000 South Carolina REALTORS® have an ethical duty to report to the association their personal knowledge of willful discrimination conduct that may violate Article 10 "Fair Housing" portions of the REALTOR® code of ethics. https://screaltors.org/codeofethics/ https://screaltors.org/mediation/ https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ A violation of "Fair Housing" ethics can result in up to $15,000 in fines, assignment of fair… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: REALTOR Ethics
WISTV interview with SCHAC Director of Fair Housing DeLaine Frierson which discusses how to file complaints, resolution steps, and animal issues (e.g., service animals, comfort animals, emotional support animals). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUr-mxXetc Director Frierson also broadcast a SC REALTORS Youtube webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9t2_kwI2_A Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: SC Human Affairs Commission Director of Fair Housing Interview with WISTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-HT4aQ9Lu0 Covers fair housing issues and how to file complaints of discrimination at SC Human Affairs Commission. 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… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: SC Human Affairs Commission Video
2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFJL3zjzOYc 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9t2_kwI2_A 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)
REALTORS® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the Code of Ethics involving Misappropriation of client or customer funds or property... Willful discrimination... or Fraud resulting in substantial economic harm... bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of REALTORS®. Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: REALTORS(R) Duty to Report
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)