January Notes from the Legal Hotline
Is requiring a full year’s worth of rent legal? No, prepaid rent is a violation…
Window to the Law Update
Did you know that common practices like providing a buyer with school information or taking…
Things to Note with Out of Area Closings
If your client has executed a Purchase and Sale agreement that is not our Berkshire…
Financing Tips to Get Your Buyer Over the Finish Line
Bank Hold on Checks If a broker has a client coming in from out of…
Seller’s Estate Not Bound by Exclusive Right to Sell Listing
Have you ever encountered a situation where a seller has unexpectedly passed away during the…
Fair Housing Includes Individuals in Recovery and Sober Living Homes
Based on a recent issue in the Berkshires, we would like to clarify for all…
Window to the Law: Assistance Animals
Landlords and property managers now have guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
Status of Court & Fire P&S Addendums
Thanks to MAR’s legislative staff for the research, they have shared that Justices anticipate courthouses…
I’m a Buyer’s Agent…Or Am I?
A few years ago, we included a post in the Friday Recap about becoming a…
Multiple Offers
We’ve been asked – How do I handle a multiple offer situation? The National Association…
Rights of a Seller in Restricting Access to Home
Sandy Carroll has recently received several questions about the rights of a seller to deny…
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers will be presented to the seller?
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers…
HUD Offers Guidance to Sniff Out Fake Assistance Animal Requests
On Tuesday, HUD issued new guidelines for landlords and property managers on service animals. Reliable…
Paid Family and Medical Leave Exemption UPDATE
We’ve fielded a few questions this week about REALTOR’s obligations under the Paid Family Medical…
Video and Audio Surveillance?? Disclose!
After a week of questions received in the office and discussions we’ve heard taking place,…
Window to the Law: Do Not Call Registry
The National Association of REALTORS provides brief video updates on a variety of legal topics. …
Are you authorized? Escrow Authority
The Board of Registration released answers to common some questions raised in the administration of…
Window to the Law: How to Handle Negative Reviews
Window to the Law is a monthly video series focusing on a legal topic of…
Legal Luncheon and Board Update
Thursday, May 30, 2019 Country Club of Pittsfield Noon – 2:30 p.m. This meeting is…
Window to the Law: How to Avoid Illegal Marketing
Watch this month’s Window to the Law video to learn how to steer clear of…