Legal FAQs

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

https://www.nar.realtor/risk-management 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 to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.nar.realtor/risk-management/top-risks-reported-by-risk-management-issues-committee 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 to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers 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 to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.votervoice.net/NARPM/BlogPosts/2314?unregistered=HRVOgscPhfnuiG4fDPYXDQ Anyone know of a landlord's attorney challenging tenants on the CDC eviction moratorium? Perhaps, the landlord's attorney arguing the tenant failed to comply with the CDC eviction moratorium declaration signed under penalty of perjury? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/EvictionDeclare_d508.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for… Continue Reading CDC Eviction Moratorium Challenged by Ohio Federal Judge

https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/part-4-appendix-ix-%E2%80%94-presenting-and-negotiating-multiple-offers 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 to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Register Now for the SC Fair Housing Online Conference (April 13) Be a part of history by attending online - this first-ever SC Fair Housing Conference online! Complete your triennial NAR ethics requirement for all members. The deadline for this cycle is New Year's Eve 2021. Get this done now. Last cycle's December 31st deadline,… Continue Reading Register Now for SC Fair Housing Online Conference (April 13)

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c061.php https://magazine.realtor/news-and-commentary/feature/article/2021/03/repairers-of-the-breach https://www.heirsproperty.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heir_property https://www.live5news.com/story/34371301/new-state-law-impacts-families-with-heirs-property/ https://www.beaufortcountytreasurer.com/heirs-property Posted by: Byron King on 3/8/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/8/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/8/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Tuesday, March 9 Breaking Down the Changes in the Code: Redefining Public Trust Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST Facilitator: Leigh York Topic: What does the change in the definition of public trust mean? https://www.nar.realtor/events/breaking-down-the-changes-to-the-code NAR will be discussing the definition of public trust. All are welcome to attend and the session will be… Continue Reading March 9 NAR Ethics Training: Fair Housing, Article 10

Post closing issues that involve money changing hands to solve, one way to handle it is to use mediation in lieu of litigation to obtain a written agreement regarding the money exchanged in lieu of filing litigation, filing ethics complaints, filing license law complaints, etc. SCR offers free Zoom mediation currently. https://screaltors.org/mediation/ If mediation fails,… Continue Reading Post Closing, Need to Get Money to Buyers for Problems/Issues