Legal FAQs

Hotline is getting calls about what conveys and what does not convey on a residential re-sale deal using SCR310, especially involving issues like smart doorbells, mounted cameras, mounted microphones, mounted televisions, mounted speakers, refrigerators, stoves, ice makers, washer/dryer, sheds, playground equipment, chandeliers, fountains, above ground non-built in spas/pools, etc. The safe answer is to write… Continue Reading Smart Doorbells, Mounted TVs, Mounted Speakers, Fridge, Linens, Spa

https://www.scag.gov/media/1fao01ey/02921998.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 06/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 06/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/06/22 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 Hospitality Funds for Parks/Flood Control

https://www.nar.realtor/realtors-are-good-neighbors/2022-realtor-volunteer-days?cid=ban_RGN0337 Posted by: Byron King on 06/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 06/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/06/22 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 NAR Volunteer Week

SC AG: https://www.scag.gov/media/ew4hd1fx/02980954.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 06/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 06/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/31/22 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… Continue Reading Joint Industrial or Business Parks

Reports are this email went to SC licensees on May 27, 2022: This communication is to notify SC Real Estate Licensees of two important updates: alternative name registration and a full exemption from continuing education requirements for salespersons and brokers that meet certain criteria. Alternative Name Registration First, if you would like to identify yourself… Continue Reading LLR SCREC on Alternative Name and CE Exemption Issues

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/protect-your-website-from-copyright-liability Posted by: Byron King on 05/31/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/31/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/31/22 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 on Federal Safe Harbor for Your Website Against Copyright

An interesting article from NAR on love letters. While the Oregon statute does not impact SC, this NAR article is an interesting read. https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/oregon-ban-on-love-letters-deemed-unconstitutional While love letters are not banned in SC, love letters can create fair housing risks when they reveal protected fair housing classifications. Love letters solely focusing on business issues create less… Continue Reading NAR on Oregon’s Love Letter Ban Statute Being Struck Down

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/managing-business-records-efficiently Posted by: Byron King on 05/24/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/24/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/24/22 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 on Document Retention

If you have listings, your listings are at risk from overseas organized crooks using the listing information on the internet to create fake rental ads on Facebook, Craigslist, others and stealing money from potential tenants. Defenses: Post "NOT FOR RENT" signs at the listing and in the photos. Create Google Alerts for all your listings'… Continue Reading Fake Rental Scams Strike SC Again

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers 10. Antitrust Issues 9. Clear Cooperation Policy MLS 8. COVID 7. Phone and Text Soliciting (TCPA/DNC) Do Not Call Registries 6. Sight Impaired Website Access (ADA) 5. Fair Housing 4. Copyright Infringement 3. Multiple Offers 2. Cyber Crime 1. Competition in Real Estate Posted by: Byron King on 05/17/22 (This information is only accurate… Continue Reading Top Ten Broker Risk Management/Reduction