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The Legal Team discusses the General Assembly process in Virginia in advance of the 2026 session.

The VAR Legal Team talks about AI hallucinations—why they happen, how to reduce their occurrences, and how to limit your risk. Get the brief but important lesson on how these hallucinations intersect with your business.

The Legal Team discusses what happens with clients when leaving a firm.

The Legal Team discusses common mold-related problems faced by property managers.

The Legal Team talks about a new case law surrounding pet deposits and emotional support animals. Read the full case here: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/louisiana/laedce/2:2024cv00750/268535/93/

The Legal Team discusses some of the nuances around making deductions from a tenant’s security deposit.

The Legal Team discusses Dillon’s Rule and how it affects real estate in Virginia.

The Legal Team discusses the legal issues surrounding the new proposed 50-Year Mortgage

Can someone with a criminal history obtain a real estate license? The Legal Team discusses a particular new law from July 2025. DPOR Link: www.dpor.virginia.gov/Predetermination More Legal Resources: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics

The Legal Team discusses assistance animals and who qualifies as having a therapeutic relationship with a tenant.

The Legal Team discusses the New FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule. For more details: fincen.gov

The Legal Team discusses the 2025 updates to the POA act.

The Legal Team discusses the importance of avoiding potential escrow violations and the duty of brokers to report escrow misconduct.

The Legal Team talks about not believing everything you read.

The Legal Team discusses the VRPDA and the disclosure requirements of sellers in a residential real estate transaction.

The Legal Team talks about advertising disclosures for REALTORS® in Virginia.

The Legal Team talks about 2 mass mailers that real estate professionals have been receiving. BOI letter: https://pxl-sccvirginiagov.terminalfour.net/prod01/channel_3/media/sccvirginiagov-home/regulated-industries/insurance/insurance-companies/administration-of-insurance-regulation-in-virginia/administrative-letters/AL-2025-05.pdf

The Legal Team discusses the new changes to the Eviction Diversion Program made during the 2025 legislative session.

The Legal Team discusses how to stay in compliance when advertising listings from other firms.

The Legal Team talks about accessory dwelling units in Virginia. What they are, what the law says about them, and whether they could be a method for increasing housing supply.

The Legal Team discusses the Disparate Impact doctrine under Fair Housing law and the update to federal enforcement.

The Legal Team goes over different examples of using AI in the real estate business and some ways it can go horribly wrong.

The Legal Team discusses the one-year anniversary of the NAR settlement.

The Legal Team discusses how to terminate a contract when another party fails to perform.

The Legal Team discusses some of the basics of compensation, including what you need to know as a buyer’s agent, as a listing agent, as well as the obligations imposed by the Code of Ethics.