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Reports and Copyrights 07.05.2024 4:40 ↓

The Legal Department talks about copyright law and reports.

Disparate Impact 30.04.2024 5:35 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how disparate impact plays a role in Fair Housing law.

Common Fair Housing Exemptions 22.04.2024 7:44 ↓

The team dives deeper into Virginia Fair Housing Laws to make sure you know all the details about several exemptions.

Disability Accommodations in Fair Housing Law 15.04.2024 5:44 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the basics of reasonable accommodation requests and how to stay in compliance with Fair Housing law.

VA Loan Assumption 09.04.2024 6:48 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the assumption process for VA loans.

Restrictive Covenants 02.04.2024 6:09 ↓

The Legal Department talks about what a restrictive covenant is and how it might relate to Fair Housing Month.

Place of Business and Branch Offices 26.03.2024 7:03 ↓

The team discusses the laws and regulations around places of business and branch offices.

Mold Remediation for Landlords 19.03.2024 5:22 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the obligations on landlords and tenants to prevent and remediate mold.

Defects and Contracts 12.03.2024 5:26 ↓

The Legal Department talks about what a defect is.

Social Media Marketing 05.03.2024 6:36 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the use of other agents’ listings in your social media.

Kick-out Clauses 27.02.2024 5:08 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the basics of kick-out clauses and when they may be in your client’s best interests.

REALTOR® Arbitration 20.02.2024 8:07 ↓

The team discusses the Professional Standards Arbitration process for REALTORS®.

TCPA Changes 13.02.2024 5:35 ↓

The Legal Department talks about the recent rule changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and how it might affect your business.

Fair Housing Case Update 06.02.2024 7:03 ↓

The Legal Team discusses a recent decision in a Fair Housing case regarding religious statements in advertisements.

New FinCEN Reporting Rule 30.01.2024 8:32 ↓

The Legal Department discusses a new FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting rule and how it affects your business. FinCEN’s website: www.fincen.gov/boi. Sign up for BrokerPlus Today: learn.virginiarealtors.org/broker-plus-2024

Early Termination by Servicemember Tenants 23.01.2024 6:23 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the recent DOJ settlement regarding tenants who are servicemembers, and what it means for property managers in Virginia. Register for BrokerPlus TODAY: learn.virginiarealtors.org/broker-plus-2024

Office Policy Manual 16.01.2024 7:31 ↓

The Legal Department discusses updates to the Office Policy Manuals. Check out the resources available: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/broker-resources

Form Changes February 2024 06.01.2024 5:36 ↓

The Legal Department talks about form changes effective February 2024. Check out the forms here: https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/form-updates/special-form-changes-february-2024/

Types of Agency 02.01.2024 8:59 ↓

The Legal Department goes in depth into the differences between standard agency, dual agency, and designated agency.

Physical Condition of the Property Disclosure 26.12.2023 6:03 ↓

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

Form Changes January 2024 19.12.2023 5:43 ↓

The Legal Department talks about form changes effective January 2024.

Standard Clause Is Coming To Town 12.12.2023 5:57 ↓

The Legal Department discusses the Standard Clause Booklet and some situations that are covered by them.

Possible COE Disclosure Requirements 05.12.2023 7:44 ↓

The Legal Department discusses possible changes to Article 4 of the Code of Ethics.

Property Management Notices 28.11.2023 5:53 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the various types of notices that are required in various property management scenarios.

When is escrow deposited? 21.11.2023 6:57 ↓

The Legal Department talks about the who and when of escrow deposits for a real estate contract.