Legal FAQs

Anytime there is leasing involved (e.g., vacation rentals, long term rentals, short term rentals, solar panels leased, water treatment system leased, rollcarts leased, security system leased, spa leased) get the sellers to hire their closing attorney asap and the buyers to hire their closing attorney asap to work on all issues related to leasing. SCR535… Continue Reading Leasing Involved with SCR310, Get Attorneys Involved asap, SCR535

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/634540288/attorney-general-josh-stein-supports-legislation-protecting-north-carolina-homeowners https://www.wbtv.com/2023/05/17/nc-attorney-general-lawmakers-working-end-predatory-real-estate-agreements/ Posted by: Byron King on 05/22/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/22/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/22/23 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.… Continue Reading NC on Long Term Marketing Agreements

https://www.youtube.com/@SCRealEstateCommission Posted by: Byron King on 05/19/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/19/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/19/23 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 Past Livestreamed LLR SCREC Meetings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DISeP8cDXY Posted by: Byron King on 05/19/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/19/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/19/23 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 LLR SCREC 5/17/23 Meeting Livestream

Please contact the SCR hotline at 803-772-5206. SCR has training at the SCR Legal FAQs webpage and the SCR Youtube Channel. SCR can conduct legal training for you online or in person as schedules allow. When someone might sue or be sued, NAR ethics require you to recommend the parties hire their litigation trial lawyers.… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines April 2023, Spoiler Alert #1 is Typically “State Law Issues”

Writing in proper descriptions of items that convey into the contract or addenda is one way to help avoid fixture or personal property disputes. SCR310 conveys fixtures. Generalized "fixtures" court test: how affixed, intended use, intent of the parties? Breach of contract lawsuits (SCR310) is a lawsuit for damages/money and your attorney fees (incentivizes settlement).… Continue Reading Help to Avoid Fixture or Personal Property Fights? SCR530

SCR now offers a FOREWARN public database background scan app as part of your membership and your safety protocols. Use FOREWARN on all consumers to prevent fair housing risks. Talk ASAP to your BIC and SCR legal if you have FOREWARN background issues concerns. If you have a suspicious consumer, please consider filing a suspicious… Continue Reading REALTOR Safety!

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28151.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/03/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/03/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/03/23 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 SC Sup Ct on Beach Zoning

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28148.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/03/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/03/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/03/23 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 SC Supreme Court, Folly Beach