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SC Ct of Appeals on HVAC Issues Post Closing

2023-08-29T15:04:35-05:00August 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

> 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

NAR Safety Brochure of Safety Tips

2023-08-29T15:03:49-05:00August 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

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

NAR on Ombudsman, Amicable Agreement Solutions!

2023-08-21T11:43:15-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

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!

NAR on When a Seller Wants to Conceal a Property Defect

2023-08-21T11:41:52-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

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

No Ai Copyrights Says Federal Judge

2023-08-21T11:01:56-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

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

$200K, $1.75M fines, RESPA, Feds CFPB, lender-brokerage marketing agreements risky

2023-08-21T07:58:23-05:00August 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/08/18/freedom-mortgage-to-pay-1-75m-to-settle-agent-kickback-scheme/ 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 $200K, $1.75M fines, RESPA, Feds CFPB, lender-brokerage marketing agreements risky

Pet Cemetery, Can You Bury Animals on Your Property?

2023-08-17T15:49:05-05:00August 17th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article278274938.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/23 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 Pet Cemetery, Can You Bury Animals on Your Property?

Ransomware! Beware!

2023-08-17T10:52:38-05:00August 17th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Defending Brokerages Against Ransomware Attacks In today's digital age, the real estate industry relies heavily on technology to conduct business operations. Brokerages often handle sensitive financial data and transactions, making them ideal targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware is a form of cyber attack that can paralyze operations, compromise data, and result in significant financial losses. Ransomware… Continue Reading Ransomware! Beware!

NC Case – Written Contract Recommending Talk to Lawyer and Indemnify Broker Helps Broker Defendant

2023-08-16T15:46:39-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2023/22-956.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 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 NC Case – Written Contract Recommending Talk to Lawyer and Indemnify Broker Helps Broker Defendant

NAR:  18 states require written buyer agency agreements

2023-12-14T12:41:01-05:00August 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Arkansas Alaska Georgia Idaho Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/14/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/15/23 as laws and regulations may change… Continue Reading NAR:  18 states require written buyer agency agreements

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