Topics

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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 ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Property Taxes in Alabama
June 5, 2018
On average, Alabama property owners pay around 0.27% of their property’s value per year in real property taxes. In comparison, Hawaii is the only state with a lower average property tax ...
Read More

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Inverse Condemnation - When Private Property is Taken Without Just Compensation
May 15, 2018
Last week, the Legal Helpdesk featured an article on eminent domain, the process by which the government pays just compensation to take private property for public necessity or public use. This ...
Read More

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: The Power of Eminent Domain
May 9, 2018
One of the most deeply rooted American rights is the right to own property. However, this right is not absolute. The government can infringe upon this right through the Fifth Amendment, ...
Read More

A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: When a Salesperson Changes Companies – Things to Consider
April 17, 2018
As you know, Alabama law requires real estate salespersons to be licensed under a qualifying broker. This means that most real estate companies have one or more salespersons, with each salesperson ...
Read More