Legal Corner
Welcome to RAYAC’s online Legal Corner. We have compiled articles, videos and legal resources from RAYAC, PAR and NAR. We have broken down the resources by topic below.
ADA Website
- ADA Website Issues what REALTORS need to know– PAR Just Listed Article March 2022
Advertising
- Back to Basics: Advertising. PAR Just Listed July 2023
- Advertising Compliance is Real-PAR Just Listed Article October 2022
- Advertising Sold Properties– From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2022
- Electronic Advertising Reminder for REALTORS-RAYAC Connection, May 2019
- When Can you Place a Sign in a Yard? From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, January 2019
- Everything You Need to Know About Team Advertising-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2019
Agency
- Back to Basics: Agency-PAR Just Listed May 2023
- Don’t Be A Secret Agent-PAR Just Listed Article November 2021
- Myths Surrounding Designated Agency-RAYAC Connection February 2021
- When A Close Relative or Friend Wants to Buy Your Listed Property-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2020
- Just What Kind of an Agent Are You?-RAYAC Connection November 2019
Agreement of Sale
- Sale and Settlement Contingencies Explained-PAR Just Listed Article March 2023
- Commonly Misunderstood Clauses in the Agreement of Sale-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2022
- Notes on Terminating the Agreement of Sale-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2020
- Revised PAR Agreement of Sale-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, January 2019
- Does “As Is” Really Mean “As Is” Part II-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, November 2020
- Does “As Is” Really Mean “As Is” Part I-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, August 2018
AI
- Legal Tips to Use AI in your Business-NAR Window to the Law Video July 2023
Antitrust
- Antitrust for Real Estate Professionals-NAR Window to the Law Video March 2022
Appraisers
- How to Handle Appraisal Issues-RAYAC Connection, November 2020
- Blacklisting Appraisers-RAYAC Connection, January 2020
- Can Agents Talk to Appraisers? From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, January 2020
Business Privilege Tax
- Do REALTORS Need to Pay the Business Privilege Tax?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, November 2019
Buyer Agency
- Webinar Recap: Using Buyer Agency Contracts-PAR Just Listed December 2023
- Reminder of Broker Compensation in Light NAR Lawsuit-PAR Just Listed November 2023
- The Benefits of Using a Buyer Representation Agreement-NAR Window to the Law May 2023
Buyer Love Letters
- Buyer Love Letters, Are They Really A Good Idea?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, May 2021
Cash Offers
- Do We Have a Cash Deal?-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2022
Coming Soon
- Can I Present an Offer When a Property is in a Coming Soon Status?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, February 2021
Commissions
- I Challenge You to a Dual (or Variable Rate) Commission!-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2021
Contract Timing
- Does Anybody Really Care What Time it is?-PAR Just Listed Article, July 2019
- Fessing Up-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2018
- Communicating Acceptance: When is the Agreement of Sale Officially Formed?-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2018
Cyber Fraud
- Avoid Cyber Liability-NAR REALTOR Magazine, March 2020
Deposits
- Returning Disputed Deposits: The Agreement of Sale Means what it Says. PAR Just Listed May 2023
- The Return of the Disputed Deposit Funds Part 2-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, March 2023
- Nope, You Don’t Get to File a Lis Pendens Over a Mere Deposit Dispute-PAR Just Listed Article January 2022
- The Return of the Disputed Deposit Funds-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, March 2021
- Show Me the Deposit Money-RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth January 2021
- Deposits: Too Little too Late-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
Divorce
- Real Estate Transactions Amid Divorce as a Listing Agent-PAR Just Listed Article January 2024
Do Not Call Resources
- Updates to the Do Not Call Law-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2019
- PAR Don Not Call Resource Web Page
Fair Housing
- PHRC Top Fair Housing Complaints-PAR Just Listed Article July 2022
- Advertising within the Fair Housing Framework-NAR Window to the Law Video April 2022
- Criminal Background Checks and Fair Housing-NAR Window to the Law Video November 2021
- Clients and Discrimination-PAR Just Listed Article, August 2019
- Facebook and Fair Housing-PAR Just Listed Article, August 2018
- NAR Fair Housing Resource Web Page
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
- US Treasury’s New Policies May Impact Real Estate Practice-PAR Just Listed February 2024
HOA
- Can My Buyer Waive Receipt of HOA Docs?-PAR Just Listed March 2022
Independent Contractor
- Independent Contract Best Practices-NAR Window to the Law January 2024
Inspections
- Seller’s Duties with Inspection Reports– PAR Just Listed Article, March 2024
- Do I need Private Septic System Inspection-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec July 2023
- Waiving Inspections Doesn’t Really Mean I’m Waiving Inspections, Does It?-RAYAC Connection June 2021
- It’s All About the Inspections-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2021
- The ABCs of the BRI and CTA 5 years Later– RAYAC Connection May 2021
- Waiving Inspection Contingencies in a Seller’s Market-PAR Just Listed Article, October 2019
- If the Inspection is “Unsatisfactory” to Buyer” how Bad Does it Have to Be?-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2019
- Home Inspections Specifications-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2018
Mediation
- How Mediation Works-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, August 2019
- Mediation, is it Binding?-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2018
NAR Litigation
- For the Most Up to Date Information please visit : https://www.nar.realtor/competition-in-real-estate
- The NAR Lawsuits and What is Means for REALTORS-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video December 2023
Non-English Speaking Clients
- Working with Non-English Speaking Clients-NAR Window to the Law September 2023
Photos
- Wait That’s My Listing Photo-Realtor Magazine Article, September 2019
Point of Sale Inspection
- Do I Need a Point of Sale Inspection?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video
Power of Attorney
- Powers of Attorney and Real Estate Transactions-PAR Just Listed Article, May 2021
- How to Sign Docs as a Business, Estate, or Acting Under a Power of Attorney-PAR Just Listed Article, September 2019
Price Escalation Addendum
- The Price Escalation Addendum-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video June 2023
Private Roadway Maintenance
- Private Roadway Maintenance Agreement Signed Into Law-PAR Just Listed Article, October 2021
Property Management Resources
- Contracts 101: 4 Lease Terms You Should Pay Attention To-PAR Just Listed April 2023
- Back to Basics: Landlord Tenant Law-PAR Just Listed September 2023
- How Much Can a Landlord Collect when a Pet is just a Pet? PAR Just Listed August 2023
- The Tenant Died, Now What? -PAR Just Listed Article December 2021
- When Does Property Management Not Require a Real Estate License? PAR Just Listed Article, July 2021
- Removing Unwanted Occupants-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2020
- Tenant Screening-PAR Just Listed Article, December 2018
- Tenant’s With Criminal History-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2018
- Charging Last Month’s Rent in Advance-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2018
- Tax Sale vs. Sheriff Sale: What Investment Buyers Need to Know. RAYAC Solicitor Peter Ruth, December 2019
- PAR Property Management Resource Web Page
Real Estate Office
- Where is the Office-PAR Just Listed Article November 2021
- Managing Business Records Efficiently-NAR Window to the Law Video May 2022
Real Estate Scams
- Real Estate Scams– From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video-January 2023
Referral Fees
- Referral Fees Common Scenario– PAR Just Listed October 2023
RESPA
- RESPA For Real Estate Professionals– NAR Window to the Law August 2022
Security Cameras
- State Wiretapping and Recording Laws Explained-PAR Just Listed July 2023
- Video and Audio Surveillance Legal Issues– NAR Window to the Law Video February 2022
- Is Somebody Watching You?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, October 2019
Seller’s Property Disclosure
- An Explanation of Paragraph 16 of Form SPD– PAR Just Listed February 2024
- Dealing with Disasters-PAR Just Listed March 2023
- Just Disclose It– PAR Just Listed November 2022
- Something Breaks, Floods or Needs Repair Right before settlement– PAR Just Listed September 2021
- Timing Issues with Seller Disclosure– RAYAC Connection, February 2022
- When a Sale is Terminated, What Happens to That Inspection?-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2020
- Top Items You Need to Know on Seller’s Property Disclosure-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video, September 2019
- Do I Really Need to Disclose That?-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2019
- Supreme Court Decision Affects Seller Disclosure Law-RAYAC Connection, September 2018
Service Animals
- Assistance Animals, Your Most Pressing Questions Answered-PAR Just Listed Article, April 2022
- What is the Difference Between Service Animals and Assistance Animals?-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
- Are Emotional Support Animals Permitted in a “no pets allowed” property-PAR Just Listed Article, January 2019
- New Law Provides Guidance for Landlords on Tenants with Assistance and Service Animals-RAYAC Connection, April 2019
Short-Term Rentals
- This Would Make a Great Air BnB-RAYAC Connection November 2023
- Courts Issue Decision on Short-Term Rentals-PAR Just Listed Article, June 2019
- Court Says Real Estate License Not Required to Manage Short-Term Rentals-PAR Just Listed Article, November 2022
Social Media
- Sharing is Not Caring-PAR Just Listed Article, March 2023
Solar
- Solar Leases: Landowners Beware-PAR Just Listed Article, February 2020
- Solar Panel Financing Issue-NAR Window to the Law Video
Tax Assessments
- Tax Assessments Going up After the Sale of a Home-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video November 2023
Vendors
- Seller Choosing Buyer’s Vendors-RAYAC Connection, July 2017
Wholesaling
- Wholesaling Real Estate: What it is and What it isn’t-RAYAC Connection, April 2021
Zoning
- Getting in the Zoning-PAR Just Listed October 2023
- What is the Zoning?-From the Desk of the RAYAC Exec Video May 2023