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  • Legal Helpdesk Overview
  • Contracts (6)
    • Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement September 8, 2020
    • Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned September 15, 2020
    • Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do? September 22, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Tips for Texting & Emailing Offers September 5, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Buyer's Agent October 24, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Seller's Agent October 31, 2017
  • Cyber Security (2)
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Cyber Security November 7, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: 2018 Cyber Security Update and Alabama’s Data Breach Notification Law June 26, 2018
  • Disaster Relief (2)
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Q & A's Regarding Disaster Relief September 12, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Business Checklist for a Disaster or an Emergency October 2, 2018
  • Dispute Resolution (3)
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Dispute Resolution- Interpleader January 22, 2018
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Alternative Dispute Resolution- "A Useful Tool" January 31, 2018
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Arbitration for the REALTOR® February 6, 2018
  • Landlord & Tenant (3)
    • Terminix to Pay $60 Million in Coastal Alabama Termite Claims Settlement November 10, 2020
    • Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief November 17, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A General Overview of Alabama’s Laws on Landlords and Tenants March 13, 2018
  • License Law (6)
    • Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission July 31, 2020
    • Website Accessibility under the ADA for REALTORS® August 24, 2020
    • NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement November 24, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Earnest Money Issues September 26, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: How to File a Complaint with the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) October 17, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: When a Salesperson Changes Companies – Things to Consider April 17, 2018
  • Property Laws (7)
    • Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief November 17, 2020
    • Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court November 24, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Buyer's Agent October 24, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Seller's Agent October 31, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Right of Redemption in Alabama March 20, 2018
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: The Power of Eminent Domain May 9, 2018
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Inverse Condemnation - When Private Property is Taken Without Just Compensation May 15, 2018
  • Q & A (8)
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: REALTOR® Submitted Questions October 3, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From The Field November 28, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From The Field February 20, 2018
    • Advertisements August 1, 2018
    • Complaints August 1, 2018
    • Contracts August 1, 2018
    • Service Animals Q&A August 1, 2018
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From the Field March 26, 2019
  • Regulatory (19)
    • AL Dept. of Insurance Creates New Division for Natural Disasters and Wind and Flood Mitigation May 19, 2020
    • Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission July 31, 2020
    • Website Accessibility under the ADA for REALTORS® August 24, 2020
    • AREC Held August Meeting – License Renewal Deadline Looms August 25, 2020
    • Alabama Real Estate Commission Holds September Meeting September 28, 2020
    • AREC Appoints New Chair, Vice Chair November 2, 2020
    • Two Projects Approved for Historic Tax Credit November 3, 2020
    • NAR’s Board Amends Code of Ethics and MLS Rules for Discriminatory Conduct November 17, 2020
    • Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief November 17, 2020
    • Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court November 24, 2020
    • NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement November 24, 2020
    • Public Comment Period Open for Rule Amendment on CE June 8, 2020
    • AREC Meets - Conducts Hearings on Complaints June 29, 2020
    • AREC Meets, Discusses Sunset Committee Review July 28, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Tips on Service and Companion Animals August 22, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Field: The Impact of Immigration on Real Estate September 19, 2017
    • Legal Challenges Facing Real Estate Professionals: Annual Convention Summary from Your Legal Helpdesk October 10, 2017
    • State Board of Education Report November 13, 2018
    • Report from Meeting of Alabama Ethics Commission June 17, 2019
  • Taxes & Licenses (5)
    • Two Projects Approved for Historic Tax Credit November 3, 2020
    • NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement November 24, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Taxes and Fees Audits November 21, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Business License Fees December 5, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Property Taxes in Alabama June 5, 2018
  • Transactions (7)
    • Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement September 8, 2020
    • Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do? September 22, 2020
    • Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned September 15, 2020
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Buyer's Agent October 24, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Caveat Emptor for the Seller's Agent October 31, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Closing Disclosures – Sharing with Real Estate Agents November 14, 2017
    • A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Money Laundering and Real Estate Transactions January 2, 2018
Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court

Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court

November 24, 2020
The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) has filed a legal challenge to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Eviction Moratorium (Moratorium) in the United States District Court for the ...
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Terminix to Pay $60 Million in Coastal Alabama Termite Claims Settlement

Terminix to Pay $60 Million in Coastal Alabama Termite Claims Settlement

November 10, 2020
Last week, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced a $60 million settlement with Terminix over its termite treatment practices in Mobile, Baldwin and Monroe counties.
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Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?

Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?

September 22, 2020
Appraisals coming in below the expected value or contract price can be a huge impediment to a pending home sale. Sellers can take steps to avoid an unexpectedly low appraisal but ...
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Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned

Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned

September 15, 2020
Rural properties commonly have a propane tank if a residence is on the property. When these properties are for sale, there is often confusion around the issue of who owns the ...
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Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement

Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement

September 8, 2020
REALTORS® applaud the Alabama Supreme Court for a unanimous decision last week upholding the right to contract and providing stability for real estate professionals and buyers and sellers.
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Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission

Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission

July 31, 2020
Going before the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) for any reason is likely not on your bucket list. The Commission, the governmental entity charged by the Legislature with enforcing licensing laws, ...
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Social Media Do’s & Don’ts for REALTORS®

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts for REALTORS®

July 28, 2020
As the social media landscape evolves, the rewards are rising, but so are the risks. You should be aware of these concerns as you create content for public view. Take the ...
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Seven Tidbits on Termites

Seven Tidbits on Termites

November 25, 2019
Unfortunately, termites enjoy our warm Alabama weather.
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Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor

Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor

October 22, 2019
The Public Policy Team monitors Alabama’s courts for impacts on the real estate industry and property laws in general. When noteworthy events occur, or important opinions are released, summaries and analyses ...
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Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor

Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor

October 15, 2019
The Public Policy Team monitors Alabama’s courts for impacts on the real estate industry and property laws in general. When noteworthy events occur, or important opinions are released, summaries and analysis ...
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Alabama Association of REALTORS

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is the largest statewide organization of real estate professionals comprised of over 16,000 members from 25 boards and 1,200 real estate companies. United by adherence to a Code of Ethics, our members work as real estate professionals in the sale, lease, appraisal, management and development of residential, commercial, rural and resort properties throughout Alabama.

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