Legal FAQs

WISTV interview with SCHAC Director of Fair Housing DeLaine Frierson which discusses how to file complaints, resolution steps, and animal issues (e.g., service animals, comfort animals, emotional support animals). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUr-mxXetc Director Frierson also broadcast a SC REALTORS Youtube webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9t2_kwI2_A Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-HT4aQ9Lu0 Covers fair housing issues and how to file complaints of discrimination at SC Human Affairs Commission. Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/7/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or [...]

2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFJL3zjzOYc 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9t2_kwI2_A Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/7/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

REALTORS® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the Code of Ethics involving Misappropriation of client or customer funds or property... Willful discrimination... or Fraud resulting in substantial economic harm... bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of REALTORS®. Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is [...]

If you see something...say something. REALTORS® with direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the REALTOR® Code of ethics involving WILLFUL DISCRIMINATION bring complaints to the property association of REALTORS® (ditto for misappropriation of client/customer funds/property...and fraud resulting in substantial economic harm). Can discuss potential legal remedies for money with your attorney. SC Bar [...]

FAIR HOUSING: USDOJ Summary of Housing Cases: https://www.justice.gov/crt/housing-cases-summary-page Posted by: Byron King on 2/7/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/7/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/7/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

January 2, 2020 Board Orders include a case that requires the full Company Name to be conspicuous in advertising/marketing, not small letters at the bottom of a sign or website. https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 2/6/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/6/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this [...]

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ Posted by: Byron King on 2/4/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/4/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/4/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/sexualharassment Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

SC Department of Consumer Affairs reports on SC HOA complaints in 2020 and 2019: https://consumer.sc.gov/HOA-reports Posted by: Byron King on 2/3/20 (This information is only accurate as of 2/3/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/3/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info [...]