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The Legal Team discusses various issues when using showing apps.

The Legal Team talks about when you would use the SUM-1 form that is provided by Virginia REALTORS®.

The Legal Team discusses the requirements of the interactive process in providing reasonable disability accommodations.

The Legal Team discusses the new regulations for real estate advertising.

The Legal Team discusses the assignment of real estate contracts.

The Legal Team looks at the legal practicalities of time is of the essence and offers a view of how courts might look at them.

The Legal Team discusses some of the circumstances that require a disclosure about a seller’s property.

The Legal Team discusses the differences between contract amendments and addenda and when to use them.

The Legal Team discusses the regulations review process and the new regulations that are going live April 1. Resource Page: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/new-real-estate-regulations-2026/

The Legal Team discusses how to comply with Fair Housing law when implementing policies involving criminal background checks.

The Legal Team discusses the phrase “time is of the essence” and how it affects the new VAR contract.

The Legal Team talks required disclosures for you and your clients.

The Legal Team discusses the current state of arbitration in light of the practice changes that have been in effect from the NAR Antitrust Settlement.

The Legal Team talks about the new contract that is launching soon.

The Legal Team discusses how to proceed when there is severe damage to a rental property.

The Legal Team discusses evictions of tenants for criminal acts committed on the property.

The Legal Team discusses issues of providing unauthorized access to properties.

The Legal Team discusses the General Assembly process in Virginia in advance of the 2026 session.

The VAR Legal Team talks about AI hallucinations—why they happen, how to reduce their occurrences, and how to limit your risk. Get the brief but important lesson on how these hallucinations intersect with your business.

The Legal Team discusses what happens with clients when leaving a firm.

The Legal Team discusses common mold-related problems faced by property managers.

The Legal Team talks about a new case law surrounding pet deposits and emotional support animals. Read the full case here: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/louisiana/laedce/2:2024cv00750/268535/93/

The Legal Team discusses some of the nuances around making deductions from a tenant’s security deposit.

The Legal Team discusses Dillon’s Rule and how it affects real estate in Virginia.

The Legal Team discusses the legal issues surrounding the new proposed 50-Year Mortgage

Can someone with a criminal history obtain a real estate license? The Legal Team discusses a particular new law from July 2025. DPOR Link: www.dpor.virginia.gov/Predetermination More Legal Resources: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics

The Legal Team discusses assistance animals and who qualifies as having a therapeutic relationship with a tenant.

The Legal Team discusses the New FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule. For more details: fincen.gov

The Legal Team discusses the 2025 updates to the POA act.

The Legal Team discusses the importance of avoiding potential escrow violations and the duty of brokers to report escrow misconduct.

The Legal Team talks about not believing everything you read.

The Legal Team discusses the VRPDA and the disclosure requirements of sellers in a residential real estate transaction.

The Legal Team talks about advertising disclosures for REALTORS® in Virginia.

The Legal Team talks about 2 mass mailers that real estate professionals have been receiving. BOI letter: https://pxl-sccvirginiagov.terminalfour.net/prod01/channel_3/media/sccvirginiagov-home/regulated-industries/insurance/insurance-companies/administration-of-insurance-regulation-in-virginia/administrative-letters/AL-2025-05.pdf

The Legal Team discusses the new changes to the Eviction Diversion Program made during the 2025 legislative session.

The Legal Team discusses how to stay in compliance when advertising listings from other firms.

The Legal Team talks about accessory dwelling units in Virginia. What they are, what the law says about them, and whether they could be a method for increasing housing supply.

The Legal Team discusses the Disparate Impact doctrine under Fair Housing law and the update to federal enforcement.

The Legal Team goes over different examples of using AI in the real estate business and some ways it can go horribly wrong.

The Legal Team discusses the one-year anniversary of the NAR settlement.

The Legal Team discusses how to terminate a contract when another party fails to perform.

The Legal Team discusses some of the basics of compensation, including what you need to know as a buyer’s agent, as a listing agent, as well as the obligations imposed by the Code of Ethics.

The Legal Team talks about disclosing variable rates.

The Legal Team talks about the definition of “days” in real estate contracts.

The Legal Team talks about whether you need to disclose lead pipes. For more information: www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/lead-and-copper-rule-implementation-tools

The Legal Team discusses some of the risks and pitfalls that come along with buyer love letters.

The Legal Team talks about the form changes on July 1st. View the changes here: https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/form-updates/

The Legal Team talks about how you can get involved with VAR through committees and the Board of Directors. For more information, click here: https://virginiarealtors.org/about-us/our-team/committee-overview/

The Legal Team discusses a new cryptocurrency scam that is targeting real estate professionals.

The Legal Team discusses some of the nuances around disclosing material adverse facts.