https://realtybiznews.com/housing-discrimination-disability-assistance-animal/98754944/ Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
When interacting with people of diminished mental capacity, consider alerting friends and relatives and SC DSS and law enforcement. Lack of mental capacity can prevent adults from entering enforceable contracts, leases. Many of these persons are functioning and non-violent and non-criminal, just you hear them make odd statements or see them doing odd things. The… Continue Reading Vulnerable Adults, Call DSS and Law Enforcement
Many properties use various types of gas for a variety of purposes (e.g. cooking, heating, water heating, bbq, propane, natural gas, LPG, methane, biogas, fuel oil). Owners should use due diligence with these flammable useful and dangerous gases. Err on the side of caution with gases. Be especially careful when the property will be unoccupied… Continue Reading Gas Explodes House, Detectors, Alarms, Shutoff, Diligence
https://myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/understandingCoverage/Guides/documents/NaturalDisaster.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/11/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/11/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/11/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
A SC new state law gives some guidance but this law is new and there may be future challenges to the law so always call the hotline and always recommend the landlord hire a law firm if the landlord or you want to prevent the animal. Always beware asking additional questions about the disability and… Continue Reading 2019 SC General Assembly Helps with Service Animals and Support Animals in Housing
SCR is supporting a commercial taxpayer lawsuit against the government which denied the commercial property tax valuation discount to a taxpayer based on the government's interpretation of the statute which the taxpayer's lawyers disagree was correct. (e.g. Nick's law, 25% discount). Commercial buyers who are in the same situation should obtain legal counsel asap and… Continue Reading Commercial Buyers Should Consider Filing a Protective Claim ASAP
REALTOR® Safety. Trust that where there is smoke, there is likely fire. Red flags should raise suspicions and due diligence on people. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Create a rapport with local officials to get action on suspicious activity reports. https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/06/10/cops-agent-nab-fake-buyer-in-million-dollar-transaction?AdobeAnalytics= Posted by: Byron King on 06/10/19 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading Louisiana Brokerage Calls Cops on a Cash Buyer with Suspicious Asset Documentation
Always get proper photo/video ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from your associated licensees, professional photographers, photographers, image owners. Never use photos/videos obtained online or from MLS listings or advertising without obtaining proper ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from the owner/licensee of the photographs or imaged. If in doubt, do not use… Continue Reading NAR on Protecting Yourself from Intellectual Property, Photograph, Video, Copyright online
LLR approved a new trust account guideline document for brokers which helps explain the monthly reconciliation procedures and trust account rules for brokers. LLR likely have already notified brokers of this new document and here is a link to a draft discussed during the SCR June 4, 2019 broker update with SCR President Drew Streett… Continue Reading LLR SC Real Estate Commission News
A one time use free paper hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410) [version 2019] is available during business hours (9 am to 5 pm EST M-F) upon request at the front desk of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS® (3780 Fernandina Road; Columbia SC 29210). Other one time use free paper hardcopies… Continue Reading Free Hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410)