This edition of the quarterly report analyzes legal trends in risk management areas that effect real estate professionals: Agency, Property Condition Disclosure, RESPA, and Employment.
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In This Issue
Short on time? Here’s an overview of the developments covered in the Legal Pulse Newsletter for 1Q 2016. This summary covers Agency, Property Condition Disclosure, RESPA, and Employment issues.
A. Cases
1. Humphries v. Becker, No. 41897, 2016 WL 275310 (Idaho Jan. 22, 2016)
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Seller’s son and daughter-in-law did not serve as seller’s representative in the sale transaction and were not liable for any misrepresentations in the |
A. Cases
1. The Finest Place, Inc. v. Skidmore, 477 S.W.3d 745 (Mo. Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2016)
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Licensee could be held liable for failure to disclose water system problems if she was aware of the problems prior to closing. |
A. Cases
1. Cunningham v. M & T Bank Corp., No. 15-1412, 2016 WL 683372 (3d Cir. Feb. 26, 2016)
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Claim based on alleged kickback scheme involving reinsurance fees paid on private mortgage insurance was barred by the statute of limitations. |
