Legal FAQs

To help minimize the risks that a potential buyer or tenant or even seller/landlord feel they were illegally/unethically fair housing discriminated against, it is best to consider only the terms of the offer/lease/counter rather than considering the person's fair housing protected classifications. Familial Status Race Color National Origin Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Disability/Handicap Sex/Gender… Continue Reading Risk Management – Fair Housing – Deter Researching People on Social Media, Google, etc.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/0329-Eviction-Moratorium.html As a reminder, the existing order: Applies to virtually all rental housing providers and prohibits action to remove covered renters from their housing during the moratorium period, so long as the renter provides the required documentation to their housing provider. Does not prevent evictions based on the lawful reasons articulated in the order, other… Continue Reading CDC extends Eviction Moratorium 6/30/21

Please complete the NAR Fair Housing Challenge and attend the April 13 SC Fair Housing Conference! https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/fair-housing-challenge-stand-up-for-racial-equity Posted by: Byron King on 3/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/26/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading NAR Fair Housing Challenge April Deadline!

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/history/realtor%C2%AE-pledge Posted by: Byron King on 3/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/REC%20Fingerprint%20Background%20Check%20FAQ.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://schousing.com/Home/Newsletter-2021-Mar-Apr#SC-Stay Posted by: Byron King on 3/19/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/19/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/19/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

WARNING/ALERT ON RISK MANAGEMENT: DON'T GET SUED, FACE LLR SC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION DISCIPLINE, SCR ETHICS DISCIPLINE REALTORS® are reporting to SCR that other listing REALTORS® in their MLS are potentially making high risk comments in the MLS such as the following: "Listing brokerage refuses to receive any offers not written on ________________ (e.g., HHAR,… Continue Reading Listing Brokers Taking Legal/Ethical Risks By Stating They Will/Won’t Accept SCR/Other Forms as Offers

600+ hotlines fell into these top ten categories in February 2021 SCR hotline 803-772-5206 or info or Byron or Austin State law Forms License law Ethics Agency Other: MLS issues HOA issues Clear Cooperation Policy Multiple offers Consumers need their own legal counsel Posted by: Byron King on 3/15/21 (This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines in February 2021

Association Board of Directors Orientation Toolkit: https://www.nar.realtor/ae/manage-your-association/board-of-directors-orientation-toolkit NAR Bylaws Certification: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/bylaws-certification-process-information-and-resources Fiduciary Duty: https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/fiduciary-duty Good Sense Governance: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance GSG Alternative to In-Person Meetings: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-alternatives-to-attendance-at-in-person-meetings GSG Board of Directors: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-board-of-directors GSG Fiduciary Duties: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-fiduciary-duties Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes… Continue Reading Top 7 NAR Good Governance