Caveat REALTOR®

2026 New Laws 06.07.2026 10:26 ↓

The Legal Team discusses some of the new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2026.

Commercial Property & Business Transactions 30.06.2026 5:05 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to handle a commercial transaction in which the property and the business are both for sale.

Eviction Diversion Program 23.06.2026 5:42 ↓

The Legal Team talks about a legal update to the Eviction Diversion Program.

Assistance Animal Guidance from HUD 16.06.2026 6:13 ↓

The Legal Team discusses what you need to know about a recent memo from the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding assistance animals.

When Transactions Go Sideways 09.06.2026 7:22 ↓

The Legal Team discusses what agents should and shouldn’t do when a residential purchase transaction starts to fall apart.

Residential Contract Changes for July 1st 01.06.2026 8:59 ↓

The Legal Team talks about what changes you will see on July 1st for the Purchase Contract.

Update on Escrow Regulations 26.05.2026 5:38 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the importance of avoiding potential escrow violations and the new regulatory updates.

Non-Refundable Deposit 19.05.2026 5:45 ↓

The Legal Team discusses non-refundable deposits and how your clients can use them.

Showing Apps 12.05.2026 6:25 ↓

The Legal Team discusses various issues when using showing apps.

Disclosure Obligations SUM-1 05.05.2026 6:26 ↓

The Legal Team talks about when you would use the SUM-1 form that is provided by Virginia REALTORS®.

The Interactive Process 28.04.2026 4:51 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the requirements of the interactive process in providing reasonable disability accommodations.

New Advertising Regulations 21.04.2026 7:24 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the new regulations for real estate advertising.

Assignment of Contracts 14.04.2026 6:38 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the assignment of real estate contracts.

Time is of the Essence – pt 2 06.04.2026 6:19 ↓

The Legal Team looks at the legal practicalities of time is of the essence and offers a view of how courts might look at them.

Discovering and Disclosing Adverse Facts 31.03.2026 5:08 ↓

The Legal Team discusses some of the circumstances that require a disclosure about a seller’s property.

Amendment vs. Addendum 24.03.2026 6:15 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the differences between contract amendments and addenda and when to use them.

New Real Estate Regulations 17.03.2026 7:12 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the regulations review process and the new regulations that are going live April 1. Resource Page: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/new-real-estate-regulations-2026/

Criminal Background Checks & Fair Housing 10.03.2026 4:58 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to comply with Fair Housing law when implementing policies involving criminal background checks.

Time is Of the Essence 03.03.2026 5:30 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the phrase “time is of the essence” and how it affects the new VAR contract.

Disclosures 24.02.2026 6:34 ↓

The Legal Team talks required disclosures for you and your clients.

Is Procuring Cause Dead? 17.02.2026 6:11 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the current state of arbitration in light of the practice changes that have been in effect from the NAR Antitrust Settlement.

New and Improved Residential Purchase Contract 10.02.2026 4:33 ↓

The Legal Team talks about the new contract that is launching soon.

Handling Severe Damage to Rental Property 03.02.2026 4:58 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to proceed when there is severe damage to a rental property.

Eviction for Criminal Acts 27.01.2026 6:24 ↓

The Legal Team discusses evictions of tenants for criminal acts committed on the property.

Unauthorized Access 20.01.2026 5:50 ↓

The Legal Team discusses issues of providing unauthorized access to properties.