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  • Legal Helpdesk Overview
  • Contracts (8)
    • All Written Offers Must Be Presented to Your Client June 30, 2022
    • AAR Announces Updates, Additions to Statewide Legal Forms July 20, 2021
    • 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 (6)
    • Alabama REALTORS® Foundation To Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts in California, Colorado and Kentucky March 1, 2022
    • Tax Credits To Help Homeowners Survive Alabama Storms January 18, 2022
    • Members Rebuild After Disaster With Help From AL REALTORS® Foundation May 25, 2021
    • 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 (7)
    • Eviction Moratorium Struck Down – Alabama REALTORS® vs. Centers for Disease Control August 31, 2021
    • REALTORS® Argue Against Eviction Moratorium in Court May 4, 2021
    • 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 (11)
    • All Written Offers Must Be Presented to Your Client June 30, 2022
    • AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners February 22, 2022
    • AREC Holds First Meeting of Year January 25, 2022
    • Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seat, District 5 November 30, 2021
    • AREC Holds August Meeting August 23, 2021
    • 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 (14)
    • Capitol News & Notes: Week 6 - First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Renewal Bill Passes House March 1, 2022
    • Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More February 8, 2022
    • Capitol News and Notes: Special Session Recap - ARPA Funds and Congressional Districts February 1, 2022
    • Eviction Moratorium Struck Down – Alabama REALTORS® vs. Centers for Disease Control August 31, 2021
    • Eviction Moratorium: Small Housing Providers Head Back to Court August 5, 2021
    • Alabama REALTORS® Applauds AL Supreme Court Decision on Property Rights and Development July 1, 2021
    • Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts June 15, 2021
    • 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 (9)
    • All Written Offers Must Be Presented to Your Client June 30, 2022
    • 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 (34)
    • Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seat, District 4 May 31, 2022
    • AREC Holds First Meeting of 2023 – Bad E-check Cases Continue January 24, 2023
    • Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Position, African American at Large Seat January 30, 2023
    • AREC - August Meeting Update August 23, 2022
    • AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners February 22, 2022
    • Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More February 8, 2022
    • AREC Holds First Meeting of Year January 25, 2022
    • Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seat, District 5 November 30, 2021
    • AREC Holds October Meeting October 18, 2021
    • AREC Holds Public Hearing at September Meeting September 28, 2021
    • AREC Holds August Meeting August 23, 2021
    • DOJ Files Notice of Withdrawal of Consent to November 2020 Code of Ethics, MLS Policies Agreement July 6, 2021
    • AREC Meets – Considers New Regulations, Wholesaling June 29, 2021
    • AREC Holds May Meeting May 25, 2021
    • AREC Holds April Meeting April 27, 2021
    • 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 (9)
    • Homeowner Tax Perks: What to Know Before You File March 17, 2022
    • AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners February 22, 2022
    • AREC Holds First Meeting of Year January 25, 2022
    • 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 (9)
    • All Written Offers Must Be Presented to Your Client June 30, 2022
    • Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts June 15, 2021
    • 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
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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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Property Taxes in Alabama

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 ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Inverse Condemnation - When Private Property is Taken Without Just Compensation

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 ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: The Power of Eminent Domain

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, ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: When a Salesperson Changes Companies – Things to Consider

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 ...
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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 19,000 members from 23 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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