An out-of-state firm called the Portell Law Group has been sending Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket real estate brokers and agents demand letters and draft federal complaints alleging that the brokers and/or agents are violating the Fair Housing Act. Here is what to do if you receive one.
Answers to your commonly asked questions from the MAR Legal Hotline.
Answers to your commonly asked questions by the MAR Legal Team.
“Unprecedented” Amount of Homes Going Under Contract
Governor Charlie Baker has rescinded the Emergency Order extending real estate license validity. As a result, all licenses that were scheduled to expire between March 10th and July 10th will now expire on October 1st. Licenses expiring on or after July 11th will renew as scheduled.
On July 10, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker will be rescinding the Emergency Order that allows parties to agree to defer the smoke and carbon monoxide inspection until after closing. The rescinding of the order does not invalidate any inspection deferral that was agreed to pursuant to the terms of the Order during the effective period of the Order.
