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Showing posts with label real estate continuing education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label real estate continuing education. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Addressing Legal Needs for Real Estate Brokerages

Lieb at Law represents many of the nation's largest real estate brokerage companies in addition to small and medium-sized offices and individual licensees. The firm's services range from advising cutting edge PropTech startups on corporate structuring and securities laws from seed round to operational compliance and more. We also offer traditional brokerage firms full litigation services.

Lieb at Law's real estate brokerage litigation services includes representation in courts, arbitrations, and mediation where we conduct hearings, trials, and appeals in addition to negotiating favorable settlements,on such topics as:


  • Anti Competitive Practices
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Commission Disputes / Affidavits of Entitlement
  • Fair Housing & Discrimination
  • False Advertising
  • Fraud / Fraudulent Inducement
  • License Law Violations and Administrative Complaints before the Government
  • NAR / REBNY Ethics & MLS / RLS Complaints
  • Subpoenaed Non-Party Witness Representation


In addition to their litigation expertise, Lieb at Law assists in mitigating litigation risk by developing customized policies, forms, and procedures for each company, aimed at enhancing overall compliance and reducing legal challenges. They draft independent contractor agreements, in compliance with such laws as the Freelance Isn't Free Act, and employment agreements, so as to avoid misclassification issues. Furthermore, their extensive training programs for licensees, including digital on-demand sessions, play a crucial role in equipping real estate broker's to defend against lawsuits effectively.

Lieb at Law's trainings and policies are meticulously crafted to mitigate litigation risks. Led by Attorney Andrew Lieb, their compliance courses provide invaluable insights and practical guidance, helping licensees, managers, and other employees and independent contractors, stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Explore Lieb at Law's comprehensive range of TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS, covering essential topics such as Fair Housing & Discrimination, Rental Training, Subsidies Training, Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, Agency Disclosure, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, New Agent Training / Orientation Training, Commercial Compliance, Property Manager Compliance, License Law Annual Updates, and License Obligations.

At Lieb at Law, they understand the importance of proactive legal measures and ongoing education in safeguarding the interests of real estate brokerage companies. Trust Lieb at Law to be your strategic partner in navigating legal challenges and ensuring compliance in today's changing real estate brokerage industry.

Contact Lieb at Law today.  


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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

NY Real Estate Qualifying Education Update for Broker Applicants

Recent legislation revising the Real Estate Property Law regarding the qualifying education requirements for real estate brokers was recently adopted.  Effective September 21, 2022, all individuals applying for a real estate broker license must complete two hours of instruction pertaining to cultural competency. 


In order to satisfy the new education requirements, broker applicants will be allowed to submit proof of completing a 2-hour continuing education course on cultural competency.

 

Please note: Effective December 21 ,2022, the 45-hour broker course will increase to 75 hours and includes cultural competency training.


Lieb School offers the 2 hour cultural competency course. You can register for it here.