Legal

LIBOR's Legal Department helps members stay up-to-date on the latest issues and policies that affect your business. Explore our Legal section to find valuable legal tips, information and many articles of interest.

LIBOR Exclusive Member Legal Tips

View exclusive member Legal Tips provided by LIBOR's Legal Counsel for valuable risk management information and best practices to help you stay in compliance and safeguard your business.

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Reminders on Fiduciary Duties in Real Estate

Jun 1, 2023 2 min read

Making Your Real Estate Office ADA Compliant

May 25, 2023 2 min read

NY DOS Requirements: Broker Permission for Real Estate Agent Websites

May 18, 2023 2 min read

Limiting the Risks of Using ChatGPT in Your Real Estate Business

May 11, 2023 3 min read

New Flood Disclosures Required in All Residential Leases Starting June 21, 2023

May 3, 2023 2 min read

Warning! Vacant Land Sale Scams are on the Rise

Apr 27, 2023 3 min read

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Employers & Brokers with One or More Employees Must Update their Sexual Harassment Policies

Apr 20, 2023 2 min read

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Recent Lawsuit Is a Major Warning to Licensees Not to Discriminate Based on Lawful Source of Income

Apr 12, 2023 2 min read

You Cannot Use Another Licensee’s Listing Photos Without Permission

Apr 7, 2023 2 min read

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Required Notices that Must be Provided at First Substantive Contact

Mar 31, 2023 3 min read

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Protect Yourself from Online Personal and Professional Theft

Mar 24, 2023 3 min read

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You Must Comply with the Clear Cooperation Policy When Marketing Listings on Social Media

Mar 16, 2023 2 min read

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Broker Risk Management

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Long Island Board of REALTORS® Professional Standards Department offers its members and their clients services regarding disagreements over the details of a real estate transaction.

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Legal Hotline

LIBOR is partnering with the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) to utilize their Legal Hotline.

Members of LIBOR should now call
518-43-NYSAR (518-436-9727) with any legal questions.

The Legal Hotline, a free member benefit, is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and during official NYSAR functions.

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