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Message from NAR & TX Association of REALTORS

By Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Real Estate Agent with DFW FINE PROPERTIES 0506509

August 30, 2017 09:10 PM

This is a copy and paste from the Texas Association of REALTORS®

concerning disaster relief.

NOTE: Links from this copy/paste will not work. Following instructions below. When making donations, make sure they are credible resources.

The destruction left by Harvey is on a scale Texas has never experienced. With estimates of the economic impact reaching $160 billion, it has the potential to become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. And the human toll is just as steep, with tens of thousands displaced and over 200,000 already registered for assistance. A large part of our Texas REALTOR® family lives and works in the communities included in the governor's declaration of disaster, and the Texas Association of REALTORS® is committed to helping them rebuild through the Texas and National Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund, which has received support from NAR and state and local associations across the nation. But we know recovery will be a long, costly process. Below you'll find information about how to apply for assistance or donate, legal questions related to Harvey, and other resources and information you might need.

Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund now accepting requests for assistance

REALTORS® and members of the public who’ve suffered loss due to Harvey can apply for up to $1,000 of mortgage or rental payment assistance from the Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund.

Apply for astance

You're encouraged to share the link to the application with those in need of assistance.

How you can help those affected by Harvey

The NAR/Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund helps people who have suffered losses due to natural disasters in Texas. One hundred percent of donations go directly to those affected by the storm, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donate now

Thanks to generous contributions from individuals and from state and local associations of REALTORS® in Texas and around the country—and with more than $1 million allocated from NAR’s REALTORS® Relief Foundation—the Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund will provide much-needed assistance to many people affected by this devastating storm.

What to do with Harvey-affected transactions already under contract

Thousands of clients are in limbo due to the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey. And while every situation is different, here are sections in the TREC One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) and related addenda that might apply to transactions affected by this disaster. The TAR commercial contracts and other TREC contracts have similar provisions. Read more

Texas REALTORS® with additional questions about transactions affected by Harvey can call the TAR Legal Hotline at 800-873-9155.

TAR clarifies misinformation about new homeowners insurance law

Contrary to misinformation on social media and in some news reports, a new Texas homeowners insurance law known as House Bill 1774, which takes effect September 1, will not change the homeowners insurance claims process—no matter when claims are filed. Read more

Important information for landlords considering raising rents in counties designated as disaster areas

With high demand for shelter in areas of Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey, some landlords are considering raising rent for intact properties. However, raising rents on current or prospective tenants may be considered price gouging, which is illegal. Read more

What are tenants’ and landlords’ rights for terminating a lease due to Harvey storm damage?

Paragraph 25 of TAR’s Residential Lease deals with casualty loss, which includes a loss due to weather events, such as Harvey. If the property is deemed partially or completely uninhabitable, Paragraph 25 references the Texas Property Code Section 92.054 for guidance. Read more

TREC extends August license expirations for 30 days

If your license is set to expire in August, the Texas Real Estate Commission has extended that date for 30 days to give those affected by Harvey some relief.

If you’re registered but unable to attend the Texas REALTORS® Conference

The Texas REALTORS® Conference will be held as scheduled September 8-11 in Dallas. TAR understands that some members who registered may not be able to attend due to circumstances brought on by Harvey. Although the cancellation deadline has passed, TAR will ensure that no member affected by the storm will be charged for cancelling. If you need to cancel or modify your conference registration and/or hotel registration, please email the TAR Meeting Planning Department or call 800-873-9155 at your earliest opportunity.

Resources for Texas REALTORS® affected by Harvey

The Texas Association of REALTORS® is committed to providing resources and assistance
to our members in the wake of Harvey. Find information below about how to apply for assistance
from TAR, donate to relief efforts, and other legal and informational resources you may need
following a natural disaster.

Apply for assistance from the Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund

REALTORS® and members of the public who've suffered losses due to Harvey can apply for up
to $1,000 assistance from the Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund.

Apply for assistance

Texas REALTORS® are encouraged to share the link to the application with those
in need of assistance.

How you can help those affected by Harvey

The Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund helps people who have suffered losses due
to natural disasters in Texas. One hundred percent of donations go directly to those affected by
the storm, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donate now

Thanks to generous contributions from individuals and from state and local associations of
REALTORS® in Texas and around the country—and with more than $1 million dedicated
from NAR's REALTORS® Relief Foundation—the Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund
will provide much-needed assistance to many people affected by this devastating storm.

FOR LINKS TO DONATE, GO TO NAR OR TAR WEBSITES.

Disaster reliefe legal resources are available for consumers. The State Bar of Texas hotline
is available to the public at 800-504-7030.

Other information and resources

Insurance help after Harvey. The Texas Department of Insurance has a list of information,

resources, and guidance for how to access help after Harvey. Consumers can also call

800-252-3439 to reach the help line.

Get your mail if you've been displaced. Those who've been displaced by Harvey can get their

mail delivered to a different location by filing a temporary address change with the U.S.

Postal Service.

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Patricia... I have no words except to say FANTASTIC post... you have really done a service here for all.

Aug 31, 2017 04:54 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Patricia, for sharing this information.

Aug 31, 2017 06:57 AM

Susan McCall - - Compass Realty Solutions

Compass Realty Solutions - Portland, OR

Listing and Buyer's Agent

That is super helpfull information. I hope the people that need it can find it. Maybe you can repost a number of times with a different header.

Aug 31, 2017 11:03 AM

Message from NAR & TX Association of REALTORS

Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund now accepting requests for assistance

How you can help those affected by Harvey

What to do with Harvey-affected transactions already under contract

TAR clarifies misinformation about new homeowners insurance law

Important information for landlords considering raising rents in counties designated as disaster areas

What are tenants’ and landlords’ rights for terminating a lease due to Harvey storm damage?

TREC extends August license expirations for 30 days

If you’re registered but unable to attend the Texas REALTORS® Conference

Resources for Texas REALTORS® affected by Harvey

Apply for assistance from the Texas REALTORS® Relief Fund

How you can help those affected by Harvey

Other information and resources

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