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Legal articles, many in question and answer format, are currently available on over 150 subjects in 50-plus categories.
All Legal Q&AsPlain-English explanations for every paragraph in the RPA that you can send to your buyers and sellers. REALTORS® can use it too!
6 charts show REALTORS ® what needs to be disclosed and to whom in various sales and lease scenarios.
Sales Disclosure ChartC.A.R.’s Legal Live Webinars are online presentations conducted by C.A.R. attorneys on the first Tuesday of every month. Hear about legal developments and answers to common questions.
The Legal Matters Podcast is the official podcast of the California Association of REALTORS® Member Legal Services Department.
If you're a member looking to resolve a minor dispute or communication issue with another REALTOR®, a C.A.R. ombudsman may be able to help!
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C.A.R. Legal Tools is the place to go to find dynamic and engaging resource tools to help you, your office or your clients better understand how the law impacts your business or your transaction, which is your business. Some of these tools are designed just for you and some designed to be shared with fellow REALTORS® or potential or actual clients. Each month a different topic will be explored/explained via some or all of the following tools:
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) January 2020 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide (2) |
| 2020 New Leasing Laws November 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Tenant Protection Act - AB 1482 October 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guides (2) |
| Procuring Cause Disputes September 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Lease Listings August 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Commissions After Expiration of Exclusive Listing July 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Tenant Notices June 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide (2) |
| Liquidated Damages May 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Buyer Representation Agreements April 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Security Deposits March 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Mediation Vs. Arbitration February 2019 |
Slide Deck /Quick Guide |
| Negotiation After Inspection January 2019 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Missing Contract-Related Time Periods November 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Agency and Fiduciary Duties October 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Natural Disasters September 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Telemarketing and Robo Calls August 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Small Claims Court July 2018 |
Video / Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Acting Against the Advice of the Broker June 2018 |
Video / Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Offer Presentation May 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Service and (Emotional) Support Animals April 2018, Updated January 2020 |
Slide Deck / Video / Quick Guide |
| Privacy and Surveillance March 2018 |
Slide Deck / Video / Quick Guide (2) |
| Property Images February 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act January 2018 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide (2) |
| Serving Alcohol at an Open House December 2017 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Tax Withholding and Reporting for Brokers November 2017 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Disclosure of Death October 2017 |
Videos / Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Agent Visual Inspection and Disclosure Forms September 2017 |
Video / Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Square Footage, Lot Size, and Boundaries August 2017 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Team Names July 2017 |
Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Advertising June 2017 |
Videos / Slide Deck / Quick Guide |
| Chain Transactions May 2017 |
Videos / Slide Deck |
| Referral Fees April 2017 |
Video / Slide Deck / Quick Guides / Flyer |
| Cyber Crime in the Real Estate Industry March 2017 |
Video / Slide Deck / Flyer |
| Negotiating Repairs February 2017 |
Videos / Slide Deck |
| Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures January 2017 |
Video / Slide Deck / Flyer |
