Legal FAQs

Trick or Treat, Don’t Get Scammed! SCDCA Webinar October 27, 2021

2021-10-26T11:19:14-05:00October 26th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers free webinars every week! Tomorrow’s webinar will be “South Carolina Scam Update.” SCDCA’s administrator Carri Grube Lybarker will be going over scam numbers in South Carolina for 2021 and the red flags of how to avoid getting scammed. Please register for Wednesday Webinar: South Carolina Scam [...]

SCAG Brownsfields

2021-10-26T10:42:00-05:00October 26th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/jxdh53so/02714302.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/26/21 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 [...]

SCAG Millage Increase for Reserve

2021-10-26T10:38:26-05:00October 26th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/3ifmjva0/02795860.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/26/21 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 [...]

REALTOR.COM Open House Horror Stories

2021-10-25T10:01:12-05:00October 25th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/open-house-horror-stories/ Posted by: Byron King on 10/25/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/25/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/25/21 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 [...]

Solar Panels – Be On High Alert!

2021-10-21T08:56:53-05:00October 21st, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Whenever you see solar panels (e.g., during the listing presentation, while looking at advertising/MLS photos, during a showing), always be on high alert and quickly have serious documented communications with your seller or buyer. Sellers - Real estate licensees inquire if the solar panels are owned, leased, or financed. Request the seller gather all documents [...]

Surveillance, Security Systems, Cameras, Microphones

2021-10-19T10:17:53-05:00October 19th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Typical Home Security/Surveillance (e.g. Cameras, Microphones) - Assume Surveillance Always In today's society, cameras and microphones can be so small and concealed and located in many areas, so that anyone may be surveilling or recording you and your clients at any time. Prospective clients may be recording you while you meet with them at any [...]

DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment/Fair Housing Lawsuit

2021-10-19T08:12:52-05:00October 19th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

DOJ settles sexual harassment suit against Arkansas Housing Authority The White River Regional Housing Authority in Melbourne, Ark., has agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging a former employee violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing an applicant who sought a Housing Choice Voucher. Posted by: Byron King on 10/19/21 (This information [...]

TOP FIVE “OTHER” HOTLINES IN SEPTEMBER 2021

2021-10-14T10:27:56-05:00October 14th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

#3 OTHER: 5. How get a listing back on the market after a failed deal - release/mediation/legal 4. Litigation - recommend the party hires a law firm asap 3. Tax - recommend the party obtains tax legal/accounting expert counsel asap 2. Probate/estate issues - recommend the PR obtains legal counsel asap 1. Subagency aka two [...]

TOP TEN HOTLINES SEPTEMBER

2021-10-14T08:57:45-05:00October 14th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

10. Due Diligence 9. Earnest Money 8. Compensation 7. Agency 6. Disclosure 5. Professional Standards/Professionalism/Ethics 4. License Law 3. Other 2. Forms 1. State Law Posted by: Byron King on 10/14/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/14/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/14/21 as laws and [...]

SC Supreme Court on Kiawah Island Sam’s Spit

2021-10-05T08:07:50-05:00October 5th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28031.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/02/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/02/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/02/21 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 [...]

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