28041 - Burns v. Greenville County Council Greenville County Council implemented what it called a "road maintenance fee" to raise funds for road maintenance and a "telecommunications fee" to upgrade public safety telecommunication services. The plaintiffs claim the two charges are taxes and, therefore, violate section 6-1-310 of the South Carolina Code (2004). We agree.… Continue Reading fee v tax
5826 - Charleston Development Company, LLC v. Alami This appeal arises from multiple lawsuits against property owners in Charleston alleging the owners' illegal short-term rental businesses damaged the legal short-term rental businesses of Charleston Development Company, LLC, Charleston Housing Company, LLC, and NotSo Hostel, LLC, (collectively, Appellants). Appellants appeal the trial court's grant of summary… Continue Reading Chas STR
10. Talk to Other People's Clients (aka Interfering in their agency agreement and agency relationship) without their permission. 9. Video/Photograph a property without the owner's permission. 8. Soliciting Leads using Text and/or Phone Improperly. 7. Misrepresenting when a property is available for showing. 6. Steering (fair housing): Avoid issues by your Buyers directing/steering you about… Continue Reading Top Ten Ways to Get Sued, Face Ethics and/or LLR, Upset People
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article252416168.html Posted by: Byron King on 7/3/21 (This information is only accurate as of 7/3/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/3/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business Posted by: Byron King on 6/24/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/24/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/24/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)
Both the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Thursday announced one-month extensions to COVID-related moratoria on foreclosures and evictions. Those were set to expire at the end of the month. Posted by: Byron King on 6/24/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/24/21. You must contact SCR for… Continue Reading CDC FHFA COVID Moratoria on Eviction/Foreclosure Extended 1 Month
10. Love Letters with Protected Class Fair Housing Information (Don't Use) 9. Re-marketing and Re-selling listings after a failed deal 8. Emotional Support Animals - Fair Housing, Rentals, Disability 7. Vacation Rental Act issues in a residential sale (Get information, legal) 6. Team issues (BIC supervises teams and team leaders) 5. Earnest Money disbursement in… Continue Reading Top TEN Hotlines May 2021
Consider calling the hotline 803-772-5206 as you develop a referral plan or agreement. SCR offers a referral agreement: SCR600 https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/600.pdf Federal Law on Referrals: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/compliance/compliance-resources/mortgage-resources/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act-faqs/ https://www.donotcall.gov/ State Law on Referrals: (B) An associated licensee may not receive compensation from an activity requiring a real estate license from an entity or person other than the one… Continue Reading RESPA: Call Hotline About Referrals
To defend against fair housing complaints filed by buyers, listing agents can help protect their seller client. In the SCR listing agreements, seller clients agree to comply with fair housing laws. Love letters and buyers' names that can reveal or hint at or allow seller online research (e.g., Facebook) of fair housing protected class information… Continue Reading Love Letters
https://www.nar.realtor/realtors-are-good-neighbors Promote yourself and the REALTOR® brand by submitting how you are a good neighbor in your community. Posted by: Byron King on 6/17/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/17/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/17/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206… Continue Reading NAR Promotes Your Community Service! REALTORS are Good Neighbors!