Juana Watkins: Legal Update
Lawsuits Claim 48 Florida Property Managers Refused to Rent to Felons
A single law firm has filed 48 lawsuits this year alone based on an opinion from HUD that is not codified in the actual law. Learn more here.
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It's a Realtor's job is to provide facts about a property and the features of a neighborhood. And it's your client's job to research schools, crime, and other aspects of a community. Here's how to keep from crossing the line and stay on the right side of fair housing laws.
4 Ways for Realtors to Avoid Steering — and Fines
When a buyer asks for neighborhood recommendations, be cautious in your response. You could accidentally violate the Fair Housing Act by steering buyers to or from certain neighborhoods. And it could cost a lot of money in fines. One way to stay out of harm’s way is to direct buyers to other community resources, such as school district information or county crime reports. Watch the video for more tips.