Memo by the Taylor English firm on the application of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to HOAs. Their conclusion is that HOAs which file their taxes under IRC Sec. 528 (as most do) are not exempt from the CTA and must submit the required information. (Organizations that file under IRC Sec. 501(c) are exempt from… Continue Reading New for HOAs, Article
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bny5GcTw0tw Posted by: Byron King on 08/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/29/23 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… Continue Reading August 2023 SCR Legal Podcast (Harassment, Hotline Top Ten, New Forms, Safety Month September, Savannah)
Good time to review Safety Procedures! SCR legal team is available for safety training via Zoom or travel to your board or brokerage. Local law enforcement often will provide safety training. Your mobile phone is a vital part of your safety procedures, from Forewarn app to being charged and calling 911, law enforcement says that… Continue Reading September is Safety Month
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources Posted by: Byron King on 08/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/29/23 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… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standard Education Materials
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/are-real-estate-brokers-responsible-for-agent-safety?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=8F9B343B-68DF-43CF-8659-2C49D43CC0C0 Deterrence, Information (e.g., FOREWARN), Information, Vehicle/Individual Information/Video/Photos/Devices/Equipment/Training, Check Out/In, Defense, Escape, Evasion Buy Time for Law Enforcement/Rescue, Avoid, Bring Colleague, Be Risk Aware, Be Smart, Preparation, Be Ready, Be Suspicious, Explain and Educate Safety Issues to Consumers, Be Aware of Red Flags, Regularly Review Safety Issues, Not One Solution, Use Many Solutions, Safety Can… Continue Reading NAR on Safety for Agents Who Often Operate Mobile Instead of Typically Operating From the Brokerage Office
> https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6017.pdf 6017 - Noel Owens v. Mountain Air Heating & Cooling Noel Owens appeals the circuit court's ordering granting summary judgment to Demetra Caldera and South Market Real Estate. On appeal, Owens argues the grant of summary judgment was improper because (1) the release signed on April 3, 2015, could not have released a… Continue Reading SC Ct of Appeals on HVAC Issues Post Closing
https://cdn.nar.realtor//sites//default/files/nar_rsp_56_tips_english_8.5x11_v3.pdf?_gl=1*tz5zd1*_gcl_au*MTgwNzkwMjI0MC4xNjg2NTgyNjYy Posted by: Byron King on 08/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/29/23 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… Continue Reading NAR Safety Brochure of Safety Tips
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/reaching-amicable-agreements Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading NAR on Ombudsman, Amicable Agreement Solutions!
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/law-supersedes-seller-confidentiality-requirement-in-code Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading NAR on When a Seller Wants to Conceal a Property Defect
https://www.reuters.com/legal/ai-generated-art-cannot-receive-copyrights-us-court-says-2023-08-21/#:~:text=Only%20works%20with%20human%20authors,behalf%20of%20his%20DABUS%20system. Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading No Ai Copyrights Says Federal Judge