The recent events surrounding the spread of the Covid-19 strain of the coronavirus has led to many questions about the continued enforceability of real estate contracts under the circumstances. Rather than risk an uncertain outcome in court or arbitration over such disputes, Buyers and Sellers may elect to address the unanswered issues contractually. The following materials will assist with potential issues in contracts and other issues related to best practices under the current conditions related to coronavirus. The following are the most updated showing guidelines, signage for posting on properties, standards of practice and legal guides to situations REALTORS may run into during these times.
Coronavirus Forms
The C.A.R. COVID-19 forms are all available in zipForm® Plus in the C.A.R. forms library, and can be easily located by searching the library under the “COVID-19” category.
Real Estate Best Practices Guidelines and Prevention Plan for Showings as of 5/21/2020
C.A.R. Document PRE (Pictogram Sign for Posting at Property Entry)
Sample COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Re-opening a Real Estate Office
Stay-At-Home Orders for Cities and Counties as of 5/4/2020
Quick Guide - Property Management and COVID-19: Essential Services and Entering Units
Quick Guide - Property Management and COVID-19: Eviction Rules and Limitations
Eviction Moratorium Chart revised 5/7/2020
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