Caveat REALTOR®

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.

General Assembly Primer 13.01.2026 6:37 ↓

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

AI Hallucinations 06.01.2026 6:37 ↓

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.

What Happens to Clients When Leaving a Firm 30.12.2025 6:13 ↓

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

Dealing with Mold as a Property Manager 23.12.2025 5:05 ↓

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

New Case Law on Pet Deposits 14.12.2025 5:27 ↓

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/

Deducting from the Security Deposit 09.12.2025 4:54 ↓

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

Tangled Up in (Dillon’s) Rule 01.12.2025 6:07 ↓

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

The 50-Year Mortgage 25.11.2025 6:07 ↓

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

Predetermination of Criminal History 17.11.2025 6:34 ↓

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

Assistance Animals and the Therapeutic Relationship 11.11.2025 5:15 ↓

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

FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule 04.11.2025 7:00 ↓

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

HOA and Condo Updates 28.10.2025 5:21 ↓

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

Reporting Escrow Violations 21.10.2025 5:21 ↓

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