Legal Resource Library
Risk management is at the heart of professional real estate practice. The Virginia REALTORS® Legal Resources are designed to keep you updated on legal issues relevant to your real estate practices and to reduce your exposure to risk. Our staff monitors legislative and regulatory issues and keeps you informed of changes that affect your real estate business.
Resources include the Legal Hotline, Videos, Webinars, Broker Resources, the Ethics Center, and Standard forms and contracts available to you at no cost as a member benefit.
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Social Media Marketing – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the use of other agents’ listings in your social media.
Podcast - March 5, 2024
Kick-out Clauses – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the basics of kick-out clauses and when they may be in your client’s best interests.
Podcast - February 27, 2024
REALTOR® Arbitration – Legal Podcast
The team discusses the Professional Standards Arbitration process for REALTORS®.
Podcast - February 20, 2024
TCPA Changes – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about the recent rule changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and how it might affect your business.
Podcast - February 13, 2024
Fair Housing Case Update – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses a recent decision in a Fair Housing case regarding religious statements in advertisements.
Podcast - February 6, 2024
New FinCEN Reporting Rule – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses a new FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting rule and how it affects your business. FinCEN’s website: www.fincen.gov/boi.
Podcast - January 30, 2024
Early Termination by Servicemember Tenants – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the recent DOJ settlement regarding tenants who are servicemembers, and what it means for property managers in Virginia.
Podcast - January 23, 2024
Office Policy Manual – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses updates to the Office Policy Manuals. Check out our Broker Resources page.
Podcast - January 16, 2024
Form Changes February 2024 – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about form changes effective February 2024. Check out the forms here.
Podcast - January 9, 2024
Types of Agency – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department goes in depth into the differences between standard agency, dual agency, and designated agency.
Podcast - January 2, 2024
Physical Condition of the Property Disclosure – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the circumstances that require a disclosure about a seller’s property.
Podcast - January 2, 2024
Standard Clause Is Coming To Town – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses the Standard Clause Booklet and some situations that are covered by them.
Podcast - December 12, 2023
Possible COE Disclosure Requirements – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses possible changes to Article 4 of the Code of Ethics.
Podcast - December 5, 2023
Property Management Notices – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the various types of notices that are required in various property management scenarios.
Podcast - November 28, 2023
When is escrow deposited?
The Legal Department talks about the who and when of escrow deposits for a real estate contract.
Podcast - November 21, 2023
55+ Communities – Legal Podcast
Are neighborhoods allowed to restrict homeownership by age? Hear what the Legal Team has to say.
Podcast - November 14, 2023
Unlawful Detainer vs. Ejectment – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the similarities and differences between unlawful detainers and ejectments.
Podcast - November 8, 2023
EPA Lead-Safe Certification – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about how to get your firm certified as an EPA Lead-Safe Firm. RRP Certification: www.epa.gov/lead/getcertified RRP Renovator Training: www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-rep…-renovator-training
Podcast - October 31, 2023
Floor Plans and Copyrights Part 3 – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses floor plans and copyright infringements after the Trial Court’s Decision.
Podcast - October 24, 2023
Kickbacks – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses the rules around kickbacks to agents from settlement service providers.
Podcast - October 17, 2023
Lease Renewal Basics – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the rules pertaining to notices required for renewing or non-renewing an existing lease.
Podcast - October 10, 2023
Unlicensed Assistants Refresher – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses the rules surrounding unlicensed assistant — what they can and cannot do.
Podcast - October 3, 2023
Death of a Tenant and Probate – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about what to do with security deposit disposition after the death of a tenant.
Podcast - September 26, 2023
EMDs – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses EMDs and how they must be held.
Podcast - September 19, 2023
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