The C.A.R. Legal Helpline is a free service for members seeking confidential legal advice on real estate matters. Members can use the helpline if they have questions about contract interpretation, arbitration, litigation, tax matters, commission disputes, disclosure requirements, fair housing issues, HOA laws and more. New member of C.A.R.? Please read the following legal article: Members` Legal Helpline. C.A.R.`s Ethics Information Line helps members answer all their questions, from tiny technical questions to urgent “rescuers.” If you would like to speak to a volunteer member trained to help you answer non-legal questions about the Code of Ethics, call or click and you will get the help you need to deal with the situation. Legal questions can also be submitted by fax to (213) 480-7724 or by email to legal_hotline@car.org. THIS IS A MEMBER-ONLY SERVICE! Prepare your NRDS number before calling the CAR Legal Helpline. Los Angeles – Executive Office: 525 South Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90020 Phone: (213) 739-8200 Fax: (213) 480-7724 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Lawyers are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST. Saturday, 10:00 – 14:00.

Due to limited staff on Saturdays, the hotline is limited only to questions related to active transactions. Note: If the hotline is flooded with requests, there may be a delayed response – from several hours to several days. Your patience is appreciated. Main number (213) 739-8282 Broker and Office Manager (213) 739-8350 Whether you submit questions online, by email or by fax, please keep your descriptions short (2-3 short paragraphs; maximum 2,000 characters). The system truncates messages longer than 2,000 characters. However, you can provide more detailed information if you speak directly with a lawyer C.A.R. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Product Support Sacramento – Legislative Office: 915 L Street #1460 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 492-5200 Fax: (916) 444-2033 California Association of REALTORS®® Local Offices: C.A.R. Legal Numbers Hotline – Association Members only.