The REALTORS® Legal Hotline is a service which provides members of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® with direct access to a qualified real estate attorney who can offer information on real estate law and related matters. The Hotline provides legal information, not legal representation.
Legal Hotline
What is the REALTORS® Legal Hotline?How do I use the Legal Hotline?
The principal broker and any additional REALTORS® specifically designated by the principle broker from each REALTOR® office are allowed access to the Hotline. Each user must accept the Terms and Conditions before calling the Hotline. Once you accept the Terms and Conditions, you will gain access to the hotline.
How do I accept the Terms and Conditions?
To review and accept the Hotline Terms and Conditions click the link below.
HOLIDAY HOURS
The Legal Hotline is operating on reduced hours over the holidays.
Hours & Schedule
Hours:
The REALTORS® Legal Hotline is available
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Please limit your questions to one per phone call
Schedule:
The Legal Hotline will be closed on holidays according to the following schedule
New Year’s Day
Day after New Year’s
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
A call to a real estate lawyer costs an average of $250 per hour. In just one hotline call, you can offset your CAR dues.
Colorado Association of REALTORS®’ General Counsel Scott Peterson hosts Legal Bites, a web-video series that discusses the real estate-related legal issues and questions most important to Colorado REALTORS®. See the most current episodes here.
General Counsel Scott Peterson Broker’s Payment or Rebating of Commission (CP-4)
General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses Contracts Provided by Principals Selling Real Estate (CP-1)
General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses CP-3 RESPA and Referral Fees.
General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses Broker Commissions and Referral Fees