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Contracts
(7)
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
Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?
September 22, 2020
Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned
September 15, 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement
September 8, 2020
AAR Announces Updates, Additions to Statewide Legal Forms
July 20, 2021
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)
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
Alabama REALTORS® Foundation To Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts in California, Colorado and Kentucky
March 1, 2022
Rental Assistance Now Available for Alabama Renters & Landlords
March 2, 2021
Members Rebuild After Disaster With Help From AL REALTORS® Foundation
May 25, 2021
Tax Credits To Help Homeowners Survive Alabama Storms
January 18, 2022
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
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A General Overview of Alabama’s Laws on Landlords and Tenants
March 13, 2018
Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief
November 17, 2020
Terminix Settlement Update – Process in Place
February 9, 2021
Rental Assistance Now Available for Alabama Renters & Landlords
March 2, 2021
REALTORS® Argue Against Eviction Moratorium in Court
May 4, 2021
Terminix to Pay $60 Million in Coastal Alabama Termite Claims Settlement
November 10, 2020
Eviction Moratorium Struck Down – Alabama REALTORS® vs. Centers for Disease Control
August 31, 2021
License Law
(10)
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
NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement
November 24, 2020
AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners
February 22, 2022
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 Holds August Meeting
August 23, 2021
Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seat, District 5
November 30, 2021
AREC Holds First Meeting of Year
January 25, 2022
Property Laws
(14)
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
Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court
November 24, 2020
Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief
November 17, 2020
Capitol News & Notes: Week 6 - First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Renewal Bill Passes House
March 1, 2022
Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts
June 15, 2021
Alabama REALTORS® Applauds AL Supreme Court Decision on Property Rights and Development
July 1, 2021
Eviction Moratorium: Small Housing Providers Head Back to Court
August 5, 2021
Eviction Moratorium Struck Down – Alabama REALTORS® vs. Centers for Disease Control
August 31, 2021
Capitol News and Notes: Special Session Recap - ARPA Funds and Congressional Districts
February 1, 2022
Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More
February 8, 2022
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
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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
Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court
November 24, 2020
Two Projects Approved for Historic Tax Credit
November 3, 2020
Alabama Real Estate Commission Holds September Meeting
September 28, 2020
AREC Held August Meeting – License Renewal Deadline Looms
August 25, 2020
Website Accessibility under the ADA for REALTORS®
August 24, 2020
AL Dept. of Insurance Creates New Division for Natural Disasters and Wind and Flood Mitigation
May 19, 2020
AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners
February 22, 2022
AREC Meets, Discusses Sunset Committee Review
July 28, 2020
AREC Meets - Conducts Hearings on Complaints
June 29, 2020
Public Comment Period Open for Rule Amendment on CE
June 8, 2020
Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief
November 17, 2020
NAR’s Board Amends Code of Ethics and MLS Rules for Discriminatory Conduct
November 17, 2020
AREC Appoints New Chair, Vice Chair
November 2, 2020
Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission
July 31, 2020
AREC Holds April Meeting
April 27, 2021
NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement
November 24, 2020
AREC Holds May Meeting
May 25, 2021
AREC Meets – Considers New Regulations, Wholesaling
June 29, 2021
DOJ Files Notice of Withdrawal of Consent to November 2020 Code of Ethics, MLS Policies Agreement
July 6, 2021
AREC Holds August Meeting
August 23, 2021
AREC Holds Public Hearing at September Meeting
September 28, 2021
AREC Holds October Meeting
October 18, 2021
Now Accepting Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seat, District 5
November 30, 2021
AREC Holds First Meeting of Year
January 25, 2022
Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More
February 8, 2022
Taxes & Licenses
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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
AREC Holds February Meeting – Seats New Commissioners
February 22, 2022
Homeowner Tax Perks: What to Know Before You File
March 17, 2022
NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement
November 24, 2020
Two Projects Approved for Historic Tax Credit
November 3, 2020
Homeowners Celebrate Tax Season: 10 Tax Tips You Need to Know
February 23, 2021
AREC Holds First Meeting of Year
January 25, 2022
Transactions
(8)
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
Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned
September 15, 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement
September 8, 2020
Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts
June 15, 2021
Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?
September 22, 2020
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