Legal FAQs

Appraisals – AVM’s

2023-06-05T07:12:47-05:00June 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/06/02/quality-control-standards-for-avms-may-cover-discrimination/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 [...]

AI in Rental Searches

2023-06-05T07:10:41-05:00June 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/06/02/chatgpt-plugin-to-empower-zumper-search-experience/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 [...]

NJ Lawsuit, Fair Housing, Source of Income, Section 8 Voucher

2023-06-05T06:57:17-05:00June 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/06/jersey-city-landlords-brokers-illegally-discriminated-against-section-8-renters-lawsuit-alleges.html Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 [...]

NJ Lawsuit Section 8 Vouchers

2023-06-05T06:55:25-05:00June 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/06/01/kw-coldwell-banker-and-others-sued-over-alleged-discrimination/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 [...]

Safety Alert

2023-06-02T08:43:22-05:00June 2nd, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Male callers who only want to work with female agents is a safety red flag. Male callers who only want to meet a female agent at a listing is a safety red flag. Always follow REALTOR® safety procedures. SCR offers FOREWARN as a member benefit and part of your REALTOR® safety procedures. Perhaps educate the [...]

NAR on Clients Moving with Animals/Pets

2023-05-31T13:30:45-05:00May 31st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/know-your-states-laws-around-new-residents-with-pets?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=D99EF7B6-B14F-4852-9C50-47559C4DC0F3 Posted by: Byron King on 05/31/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/31/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/31/23 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 [...]

Use SC Lawyers, Not Ai When Not Properly Using Standard SCR Forms

2023-05-30T08:52:24-05:00May 30th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattnovak/2023/05/27/lawyer-uses-chatgpt-in-federal-court-and-it-goes-horribly-wrong/?sh=409afa643494 Posted by: Byron King on 05/30/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/30/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/30/23 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 [...]

US Supreme Court on Property Tax Sales

2023-05-25T10:04:04-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2023-05-25/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-94-year-old-woman-who-got-nothing-when-county-took-her-condo#:~:text=May%2025%2C%202023%2C%20at%2010%3A52%20a.m.&text=WASHINGTON%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20A%20unanimous,a%20small%20unpaid%20tax%20bill. Posted by: Byron King on 05/25/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/25/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/25/23 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 [...]

Breaking News US Sup Ct on WOTUS

2023-05-25T09:47:33-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-epa-clean-water-act/ Posted by: Byron King on 05/25/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/25/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/25/23 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 [...]

CL100 in SCR310, Parties Decisions

2023-05-25T09:31:15-05:00May 25th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

If the CL100 reveals the presence or indication of or damages by termite infestation or other wood destroying organisms, the parties have some decisions to make. The seller can remedy and keep the buyer under contract per the contract language. If the seller will not remedy, the buyer makes a choice between "buying anyway" per [...]

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