NAR Report Summarized: On October 11, 2022; the Biden Administration's Department of Labor proposed new rules that might be approved and take effect in 2023 that could re-classify many gig workers and independent contractors as employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. NAR reports that 87% of the 1.5 million REALTORS® are independent contractors.… Continue Reading NAR Defending Your Rights to be an Independent Contractor
EPA Lead Homepage Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Homepage RRP Program: Contractors RRP Program: Firm Certification RRP Program: Renovator Training RRP Program: Work Practices Apply for your Lead-safe Firm Certification Locate an RRP Training Class or Provider Lead Abatement vs RRP Lead Abatement, Inspection, and Risk Assessment Locate Certified Inspection, Risk Assessment, and Abatement… Continue Reading Lead Links EPA
Fiduciary Duties Owed by Directors of Associations VIDEO APRIL 19, 2022 Learn about the fiduciary duties that members serving on the board of directors of a REALTOR® association owe to the association. Posted by: Byron King on 10/11/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/11/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to… Continue Reading Board of Directors, the director’s fiduciary duty to their board
https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week The USA banned lead paint in 1978. So, older properties that are often the most affordable may be higher risks to families with children (don't eat lead paint peeling paint chips) and other fair housing protected classes. Property managers can have lead hazard certification duties under EPA renovations, repairs, and painting (RRP) regulations and… Continue Reading October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevent Week
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/renovaterightbrochure.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/06/22 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 EPA Renovate Right Pamphlet RRP Lead Paint/Hazards
https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program-property-managers Posted by: Byron King on 09/27/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/27/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/27/22 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 EPA Lead RRP and Property Managers
https://www.epa.gov/sc/environmental-information-south-carolina Posted by: Byron King on 09/27/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/27/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/27/22 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 EPA Environmental Info for SC
Texas REALTORS® and EPA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWveHyq2PV8 Posted by: Byron King on 09/26/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/26/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/26/22 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… Continue Reading EPA Renovations, Repair, Painting…Lead Hazards
https://www.postandcourier.com/moultrie-news/opinion/real-estate-tips-what-is-due-diligence/article_f7991358-2873-11ed-bdb2-cf0ffa04b963.html Posted by: Byron King on 09/26/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/26/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/26/22 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 SCR310 Due Diligence Article
Local Association Cyber Hotline (Chubb Insurance) 800-817-2665 Chubb Insurance via NAR: Justin.Rose NAR insurance staff liaison: Deanne Rymarowicz <drymarowicz@nar.realtor> NAR video on cyber security https://www.nar.realtor/videos/risk-management-webinar-series/cybersecurity-risk-opportunities-for-associations Posted by: Byron King on 09/26/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/26/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/26/22 as laws and… Continue Reading Cyber Hotline for Local Associations