Court of Appeals overturns lower court’s decision to vacate award involving dispute concerning written representation agreements and arbitration procedural questions.
Top 5 Legal Videos
These are some of the most-watched episodes of “Window to the Law,” NAR’s popular monthly video series.
4 RESPA Reminders
Understand the letter of the law when it comes to teaming with allied businesses.
NAR Asks Supreme Court to Protect Consumers from Lawsuits When Making Floor Plans of Their Homes
NAR filed an amicus brief with SCOTUS to try to protect consumers from a circuit court ruling that would allow lawsuits to be filed against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their homes.
Window to the Law: Advertising Within the Fair Housing Framework
Advertisements are a powerful tool to reach consumers and generate leads. The language and images used in ads must comply with fair housing laws as well as Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics. In this video, learn more about successfully advertising your services and available properties while avoiding fair housing violations.
Defending Professional Standards Decisions in Court
Member challenges to associations’ Professional Standards decisions were the second most-filed claim on the NAR insurance policy in 2021. Find out what’s behind this trend, & how associations & their legal counsel can address some of the most common sources of threats & litigation, including due process, findings of fact, the appearance of impropriety, & jurisdictional issues.
Political Law Basics for REALTOR® Associations
Replay this session from the 2022 AEI with Jon Waclawski, discussing Campaign Finance & RPAC Fundraising, Lobbying Laws, and Tax Considerations.
Window to the Law: Antitrust for Real Estate Professionals
Learn how the antitrust laws apply to real estate and how you can avoid the perils of anti-competitive behavior, which can lead to federal and state enforcement, criminal fines and imprisonment, and civil damages.
Local Ordinance Restricting Short-Term Rentals Survives Constitutional Challenge
A federal court in New Jersey upheld the constitutionality of a city ordinance that restricts private property owners’ use of residential properties as short-term rentals.
Window to the Law: Video and Audio Surveillance Legal Issues
Smart phones and wireless cameras make it easy for homeowners to keep eye on their property. But when that home is listed, real estate professionals needs to know the legal considerations when surveillance devices are present on a property.