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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 (3)
    • Rental Assistance Now Available for Alabama Renters & Landlords March 2, 2021
    • 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 (5)
    • Rental Assistance Now Available for Alabama Renters & Landlords March 2, 2021
    • Terminix Settlement Update – Process in Place February 9, 2021
    • 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 (6)
    • Homeowners Celebrate Tax Season: 10 Tax Tips You Need to Know February 23, 2021
    • 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

How a HUD Complaint Works

August 1, 2019
From time to time, the Legal Helpdesk receives questions related to federal and state fair housing laws or the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
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A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law

A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law

Part II: Other Important Concepts in Contract Law
May 13, 2019
As we discussed in Part I of this series, a contract is an agreement between parties that is enforceable by a court.
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A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law

A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law

Part 1: Offers
May 7, 2019
The law of contracts affects our daily lives. From the “terms of service” for the use of apps on your phone, to ordering a cup of coffee, our common activities implicate ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From the Field

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From the Field

March 26, 2019
Here are some of the questions asked by REALTORS® and answered by the Alabama REALTORS® Legal Helpdesk.
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Opportunity Zones for Alabama REALTORS®

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Opportunity Zones for Alabama REALTORS®

March 18, 2019
Opportunity Zones (OZs) were established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”) to create incentives for investment in distressed urban and rural communities throughout the United States.
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A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: Queries from the Field

A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: Queries from the Field

October 9, 2018
Here are some of the questions received and answers provided by the Alabama Realtors® Legal Helpdesk.
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Business Checklist for a Disaster or an Emergency

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Business Checklist for a Disaster or an Emergency

October 2, 2018
In Alabama, people and businesses are exposed to various types of disasters – injury, illness, fire, tornadoes, flooding, and hurricanes to name a few.
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Voter Registration

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Voter Registration

September 24, 2018
Today is National Voter Registration Day! The Alabama Association of REALTORS® encourages our members to make sure they are registered to vote.
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A Look at Basic Property Concepts and Issues That Can Arise When Transferring Property in Alabama

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A Look at Basic Property Concepts and Issues That Can Arise When Transferring Property in Alabama

August 6, 2018
Have you ever dealt with boundary line disputes or questions on adverse possession, deeds, or easements? The Legal Helpdesk has you covered with this week’s article summarizing these basic property concepts ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: 2018 Cyber Security Update and Alabama’s Data Breach Notification Law

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: 2018 Cyber Security Update and Alabama’s Data Breach Notification Law

June 26, 2018
This is the 2018 Cybersecurity Article, including a detailed explanation of a new state law on data breach notifications, an overview of federal and international laws, and updated tips for preventing ...
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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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