by Heather | Dec 23, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSMLS
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which goes into effect on January 1, imposes certain obligations on “3rd party” companies that are otherwise exempt from the law. This would include many brokers, regardless of their size or data use, if they have...
by Heather | Dec 11, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, NAR, TSBOR
A lawsuit trying to gain class action status is accusing Trulia’s Premier Agent advertising program of being “unfair” and “deceptive” by diverting home shoppers away from listing agents. The federal lawsuit was filed on Nov. 28 in Eastern District Court. The lawsuit...
by Heather | Dec 10, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, NAR, TSBOR
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released a redesigned mortgage application form in October. The Uniform Residential Loan Application is a standardized form used by borrowers when applying for a mortgage. This is the first time in 20 years there has been a change to...
by Heather | Nov 14, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. recently updated the Legal Tools Quick Reference Guide to now include over 70 different topics addressing key legal issues facing today’s REALTOR®. The all-in-one reference guide also contains each of C.A.R.’s Disclosure Charts and the complete C.A.R. Sample...
by Heather | Oct 28, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
October 13th was the last day for Governor Newsom to sign bills into law and conclude this year’s legislative session. Here are some of the significant laws that were passed impacting brokers and agents: Agent Independent Contractor Status Reaffirmed Real Estate...
by Heather | Sep 4, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Extended Time Periods for Tenant Eviction Notices Effective September 1st Effective September 1, 2019, weekends and court holidays will no longer count in calculating the time periods for the following tenant notices: • Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (C.A.R. form...
