A Texas broker failed to sufficiently allege an antitrust injury in a challenge to association membership rules for MLS participation, an appeals court found.
Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions.
Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear from security deposits. Tenants can dispute charges with written objections and move-out photos.
An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover.
After a buyer and a seller execute a purchase and sales contract, does the listing broker have to tell the seller about subsequent offers that come in? What does the Code say about this? Does it depend on the listing agreement language?
The FCC is seeking input on rules affecting certain foreign-made drones and components, including some used for LiDAR mapping, but no blanket ban is in place.
Real estate-related companies purchase banner advertisements on a Realtor’s website, and some of the advertisements link to the companies’ own websites. Does the Realtor have to disclose under Article 6 that the Realtor earns a fee when visitors click through to certain advertisers’ websites?
In less than two years, the association successfully defended Homie’s antitrust claims twice.
Adding an adult child to a home’s deed may avoid probate but can expose the property to creditors, limit the owner’s control and create tax and long-term care complications, a real estate attorney said.
Sellers should determine whether solar panels are owned, financed or leased and address payoff or transfer terms before entering a sales contract.
