The Preamble to the Code of Ethics: Scope and Enforceability
Learn how the preamble to the Code of Ethics shapes REALTOR® practice, from who it binds and the ideals it sets to how it relates to the Articles.
What Is an ILA? Independent Legal Advice, Certificate, and Costs
Learn how independent legal advice works, from the situations that call for it through the meeting and certificate to costs and skipping or waiving it.
Why Register Your Dog and What Happens If You Don’t
Learn why registering your dog matters, from the rabies and lost-pet reasons behind local licensing rules to the penalties and risks that come with letting it lapse.
Can You Lease Old Cars? Age Limits, Mileage, and Costs
Learn how leasing a used car works, from the vehicles and buyers that qualify through monthly costs and coverage to what happens when the term ends.
NWMLS Form 41 Buyer Brokerage Agreement: Compensation and Terms
Learn how to fill out NWMLS Form 41, from setting representation and term through structuring compensation and finalizing the agreement with your broker.
How to Fill Out and Submit a Blower Door Test Form
Learn how to complete and file a blower door test form, from meeting code leakage limits and prepping the house to handling rejections and signer liability.
Neighbor Keeps Blowing Grass on My Property: Mediation and Legal Options
Learn how to handle a neighbor who keeps blowing grass on your property, from early conversations and documentation through mediation and legal remedies.
Is a Retainer Refundable? Getting Unearned Fees Back
Learn when a retainer is refundable, from what counts as earned work to recovering unearned fees when a lawyer refuses to return the money.
TLC Registration Fee: License Types, Renewals, and Late Penalties
Learn how TLC registration fees work for NYC for-hire vehicles, from costs across license types through renewals, penalties, and tax considerations.
Pooling and Unitization Clauses in Oil and Gas Leases: Pugh and Royalties
Learn how pooling and unitization clauses in oil and gas leases work, from royalty calculations and Pugh protections to end-of-life obligations.