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)
January 2, 2020 Board Orders include a case that requires the full Company Name to be conspicuous in advertising/marketing, not small letters at the bottom of a sign or website. https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 2/6/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/6/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this… Continue Reading LLR Board Order on Advertising
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ Posted by: Byron King on 2/4/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/4/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/4/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/sexualharassment Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
SC Department of Consumer Affairs reports on SC HOA complaints in 2020 and 2019: https://consumer.sc.gov/HOA-reports Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info… Continue Reading Home Owners Association (HOA) Complaint Reports (2020/2019)
2020 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing their second Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The 2020 Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 2019 through December 31, 2019. Some of the highlights include: · SCDCA received 212 HOA complaints in… Continue Reading 2020 HOA Complaint Report from SCDCA
Fair Housing: Must Read Undercover Investigation of Violations https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/real-estate-agents-investigation/ NAR Ethics Article 10: "Fair Housing" REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against… Continue Reading Ethics Case 10-3 (Fair Housing Ethics)
SCR recommends that there be a property management policy on felony convictions...see below. Here is a model rental application question on felonies... Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to a felony crime and if the answer is yes, then please thoroughly explain your felony conviction/guilty plea on this rental application and with attached… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING: Rough Draft Felony Questions Issues in Property Management