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https://www.nar.realtor/legal/nar-insurance-program/employment-practices-legal-hotline https://www.nar.realtor/legal/best-practices-for-conducting-internal-harassment-investigations https://www.nar.realtor/time-to-update-your-sexual-harassment-policy https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/nar-member-code-of-conduct https://www.nar.realtor/aei-legal-update-with-katie-johnson/preventing-sexual-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/videos/preventing-and-addressing-sexual-harassment Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 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… Continue Reading NAR on Harassment (CEO and AE management information, HR issues, litigation, law enforcement))

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