Legal FAQs

If you suspect that a home inspector makes repair or work or remediation recommendations with the goal of financially benefiting the home inspector or another person via repair/work payments or via financial interests in organizations/persons that receive payment for repair/work payments: FILE A COMPLAINT AT LLR AND THE HOME INSPECTOR ASSOCIATION. LLR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION… Continue Reading Home Inspectors and Repairs (Conflict of Interest)

https://www.businessinsider.com/fbi-used-hackers-bitcoin-password-to-recover-colonial-pipeline-ransom-2021-6 Wire fraud? ASAP contact the banks and law enforcement including the FBI. Report internet suspicions and crimes at www.ic3.gov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQLCom9U8c https://screaltors.org/wire-fraud-video-from-nar/ Posted by: Byron King on 6/08/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/08/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/08/21 as laws and regulations may change… Continue Reading FBI Claws back Bitcoin Ransom from Global Cyber Crooks

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-06-08/down-under-criminals-tricked-into-using-fbi-run-message-app Wire fraud? ASAP contact the banks and law enforcement including the FBI. Report internet suspicions and crimes at www.ic3.gov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQLCom9U8c https://screaltors.org/wire-fraud-video-from-nar/ Posted by: Byron King on 6/08/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/08/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/08/21 as laws and regulations may change… Continue Reading FBI & Partners Cyber Strike at Global Criminals

There are lots of ways to get into trouble with inappropriate language and actions. So be professional and watch what you say or do. Call the hotline if you have any questions that your actions or speech might get you into trouble. 803-772-5206 info at screaltors.org Beware posting on social media or texting or emailing… Continue Reading Don’t Harass REALTORS or Association/MLS Employees

SCR updating SCR316 ASAP https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-04/documents/lead-in-your-home-booklet-bw-2020-508.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 6/07/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/07/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/07/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

Use SCR315 and SCR415 and the Lead Hazards Pamphlet SCR316 (updated below) routinely to prepare for future EPA audits of your files. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/316.pdf UPDATED: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-04/documents/lead-in-your-home-portrait-color-2020-508.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/315.pdf (sales) https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/415.pdf (rentals) Posted by: Byron King on 6/07/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/07/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after… Continue Reading NEW EPA LEAD PAMPHLET

Use SCR315 and SCR415 and the Lead Hazards Pamphlet routinely to prepare for future EPA audits of your files. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/316.pdf UPDATED: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-04/documents/lead-in-your-home-portrait-color-2020-508.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/315.pdf (sales) https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/415.pdf (rentals) https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/epas-lead-based-paint-enforcement-helps-protect-children-and-vulnerable-communities-2020 Selected Highlights Muhammad Ashraf (PA) paid a penalty of $84,000 to settle alleged Lead Disclosure Rule (LDR) violations related to six residential lease agreements. The alleged violations included… Continue Reading EPA Lead Hazards – FINES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3DWZcu3P2Q Posted by: Byron King on 6/03/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/03/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/03/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

Sellers should obtain legal counsel on surveillance. Microphones are a risk. Laws against eavesdropping, wiretapping... Cameras in areas with no expectation of privacy are less risk than microphones. A 67-year-old operator of two Airbnb’s in Aiken County was arrested Wednesday by State Law Enforcement Division agents on a voyeurism charge. Three lawsuits filed earlier against… Continue Reading Surveillance: No Cameras Where Expectation of Privacy

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article251855108.html Posted by: Byron King on 6/03/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/03/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/03/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)