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Real Advocacy for REALTORS 
GCAAR's Public Policy Brief   

July 23, 2015    

The Issues at Hand. . .
  • Patent Trolls are Ready to Sue You - Fight Back with NAR
  • We know you have TOPA horror stories - tell us!
Stop Patent Trolls with 2 Clicks   
REALTORS� across the country are being targeted by patent trolls who buy vague patents and use them to turn everyday business practices into potential lawsuits. Tell your U.S. Representative to support the Innovation Act to stop patent trolls and protect the real estate industry from frivolous lawsuits. Take action now! 
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In the District: Tell Us Your TOPA Stories  

The District's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) is one of the primary issues on  DCAR's agenda this year. Members have voiced a variety of concerns about how onerous and confusing the current TOPA is. DCAR's TOPA Task Force is dissecting the law at every angle to see what practical improvements can be made, but we still need your help!

DC REALTORS� - tell us your real-life stories of the negative effects TOPA has had in your transactions! You will remain anonymous and can share your story over the phone, email, or we will come to your office. Email [email protected] or call
202.626.0099.    
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Let GCAAR Be YOUR Voice 

Do you have an issue you'd like GCAAR's Government Affairs Department look into? Have a public official you think would make a great speaker? Let us know! Email [email protected] for Maryland and [email protected] for the District.
 

 

The information expressed within this email is a general resource guide for the members of GCAAR and is subject to change. The content of this email does not constitute legal advice and may not be relied upon as legal advice, and you may not convey or imply otherwise to clients, customers, other real estate professionals or members of the public. �2015 GCAAR All Rights Reserved.

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