Legal Resources

Online Resources

Political Involvement

Large Broker Call for Action Program ***Update with Rick Miller
Smart Growth

Legal

Legal Scan: Biannual report of historical data and future trends on 90 legal liability issues faced by brokers and agents
Legal Action Funds: Funding through the NAR Legal Action Committee to support litigation that may have industry-wide consequences
The Letter of the Law: Online monthly newsletter
Legal Affairs ListServe: Online database of case summaries
State Issues Clearinghouse: Current and pending legislation and regulations on key and emerging issues

Resources Available for Purchase

Agents, Business, and Affiliated Business Arrangements

Affiliated Business Arrangement (AfBA) Do's and Don'ts Pocket Card
AfBA Guide to Complying with RESPA
Independent Contractors in Real Estate, a Guide for Risk Management Property Disclosures Pocket Guide
Real Estate Brokerage Essentials, Managing Legal and Business Issues
RESPA Do's and Don'ts Pocket Card

Fair Housing

Fair Housing Handbook - Fourth Edition
Fair Housing Rental Pocket Guide
Fair Housing Sales: Pocket Guide
Fair Housing Video (DVD Format)
What Everyone Should Know about Equal Opportunity Housing
(In English) (In Spanish)

Anti-trust

Antitrust and Real Estate Video (DVD Format)
Antitrust Pocket Guide for REALTORS®