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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Virgin Islands
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us.
VI attorneys are required to take 24 credit hours every 2 years including 4 credit hours of Ethics, 1 credit hour of Mental Health/Substance Abuse, 2 credit hours of Technology, and at least 4 credit hours of VI Law Programming. The compliance cycle is from Jan 1st through December 31st every 2 years and each member must certify compliance by January 31st.
VI attorneys can earn 20 CLE credit hours including 4 credit hours of Ethics, 1 credit hour of Mental Health/Substance Abuse and 2 credit hours of Technology with us using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.
VI attorneys may carry over a maximum of 6 CLE credit hours to a subsequent compliance period.
Virgin Islands Bar Association
27 & 28 King Cross Street
Phoenix Court Business Complex
P.O. Box 4108
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820
(t) (340) 778-7497
(f) (340) 773-5060
The Mortgage Contingency Clause and Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us.
To view our full accreditation details please .
Total Credits
1.75
Including 0.75 Ethics
$65
All Courses Available iOS/Android Web
About This Course
Real estate deals are notorious for falling through. Whether commercial or residential, there are countless contingencies for buyers and sellers to be aware of. This CLE course will review, in detail, potential pitfalls such as environmental issues, lack of certificate of occupancy, failed mortgage applications and contractual issues that can delay or even nullify an agreement.
Topics include:
May the Buyer Apply to a Mortgage Broker?
How Soon Does the Buyer Need to Apply?
What if the Buyer Obtains a Commitment in a Different Amount than Provided in the Contract?
Conditional Commitments: Do they satisfy the contract?
Commitments Given, then Revoked by Lender
Ethical Issues Regarding the Mortgage Commitment Contingency Clause
Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Duty to Communicate, Retainers, Dealing with Opposing Counsel, and Truthfulness