Legal FAQs

If a buyer is properly terminating under another SCR310 contingency or section other than the due diligence section, the due diligence termination fee is not paid to the seller. Posted by: Byron King on 08/08/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/08/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after… Continue Reading If a buyer is properly terminating under another SCR310 contingency or section other than the due diligence section, the due diligence termination fee is not paid to the seller.

EMAIL CONTRACT WARNING: This real estate licensee does not have actual authority and does not have apparent authority to bind their client or customer in any legal agreement or create an offer or create a counteroffer or acceptance of any offer/counteroffer. This email does not create an agreement, contract, offer, counteroffer, acceptance, amendment, addendum except… Continue Reading E-Contracting, Emails, Texts, Apps, Fax (Model e-signature)

NEVER TRY TO TELEPHONE POACH OTHER PEOPLE'S LISTINGS (NAR Code of Ethics and Federal Do Not Call laws and potentially lawsuits and SC license laws). Article 16 Realtors® shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other Realtors® have with clients. (Amended 1/04)… Continue Reading Do Not Telephone Poach Other People’s Listings

An apartment complex tenant (not in SC) with mobility issues sued the landlord for fair housing violations. The apartment complex had a grill but required walking to the pool and grill area. Tenants wanted a grill on their patio. Landlord denied. Court denied. Call the hotline if this issue arises in SC. Takeaway = reasonable… Continue Reading Fair Housing – Tenant – Gas Grill

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/21/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/21/22 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 NAR’s Top Ten Broker Legal Risks

https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/Alternative-Name-FAQ.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 Register Your Nickname as Your Alternative First Name with SCLLR SCREC

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/darby-v-the-furman-company-inc-commission-must-be-disgorged-where-licensee-did-not-disclose-his Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 SCLLR SCREC Recently Warned of the Risks of Associated Licensees/Broker/Relations Buying Brokerage Listings

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/court-finds-no-duty-to-disclose-competing-offer Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/22 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 Consider Asking if there are Other Offers or Counter Offers

https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/national-association-of-realtors-announces-partnership-with-rental-beast#.Ys3EJH4A8P0.gmail Posted by: Byron King on 07/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/12/22 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 Property Management News from NAR!

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/creating-an-effective-data-security-plan Posted by: Byron King on 07/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 07/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/12/22 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 Video: Internet Crimes, Data Security Plan For REALTORS