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http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012 December 2, 2019 Opinion on whether a homeowners association has legal authority to tow a vehicle that is in violation of the CCRs but is otherwise lawfully parked on a county-maintained roadway. Requested by Mr. Mike Cochran, City of Hanahan Administrator. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012#ixzz6SqmClIGE Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only… Continue Reading SC Attorney General, HOA towing vehicle

by Byron King Case #3-13 Timing of Commission Negotiations (Adopted November, 2019.) REALTOR® A signs a listing agreement with Seller B for the sale of her home. The home is priced at $1,000,000, and REALTOR® A files the listing with the MLS, offering a certain percentage of cooperative compensation. REALTOR® C sees the listing and… Continue Reading Ethics Case 3-3, Negotiating Commission Reduction

by Byron King SCR and other associations are hearing reports of REALTORS® receiving letters from law firms demanding money as settlement for ADA issues with their real estate websites. Most successful REALTORS® operate a website. Most Americans have some form of visual or hearing impairment even if that is merely wearing glasses. Others may be… Continue Reading ADA lawsuits against your Website

January 10, 2020 Opinion regarding what appraisal methods are permissible for the valuation of golf courses under S.C. Code, Section 12-43-365. Requested by The Honorable Bart T. Blackwell, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40091#ixzz6SlVztsRa Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Appraising Golf Courses for Property Taxes

January 21, 2020 Opinion regarding what projects may be funded by developmental impact fees and whether proportionate share calculations for different types of land uses violates equal protection under the South Carolina and federal constitutions. Requested by The Honorable Micajah P. Caskey, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40125#ixzz6SlVCKoy8 Posted… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Impact Fees – upgrades…maybe Equal Protection

April 27, 2020 Opinion addressing whether the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund may be used to fund a temporary rental assistance program. Requested by The Honorable Marvin R. Pendarvis, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40608#ixzz6SlTSYyPu Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20.… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion: SC Housing Trust Fund, Rental Assistance, Maybe

http://2hsvz0l74ah31vgcm16peuy12tz.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/02327518.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/20/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)