Public articles
Role of the agency executive officer
The agency executive officer is a key resource person and the leader in best practices with his agency’s real estate brokers and employees.
Consequences for an agency that does not meet its obligations
As agency executive officer, you must ensure that your agency meets certain regulatory obligations to keep its record up to date.
Two new regulations for residential building inspections
On February 23, 2022, the Government of Quebec published two new draft regulations relating to residential building inspections for public consultation. These draft regulations may be approved by the government, with or without amendments, after 45 days from their publication.
Maintaining your acquired rights
Acquired rights consist in the possibility of obtaining, within 12 months following the revocation of one’s licence, the issuance of a same-category licence without having to successfully complete a recognized basic training program and pass an OACIQ certification examination.
Steering or the art of diverting clients' attention to make more money
Steering is currently spreading across Canada and the OACIQ would like to warn Quebec real estate brokers who might be tempted to apply this method that goes against the rules of the industry. This approach– commonly referred to as steering–is used to steer prospective buyers away from suitable low-commission homes to higher-commission homes.
Achat d’une copropriété en toute quiétude : Lancement d’un nouveau guide!
Le guide Devenir copropriétaire : L’achat de mon futur condo est maintenant disponible.
Lisez le communiqué pour plus de détails.
Termination of the lease by operation of law following failure to operate a business
On October 13, 2021, the Court of Appeal considered the validity of the extrajudicial termination of the lease between 9518002 Canada inc. (the Lessor) and 9745866 Canada inc. (the Lessee) following the latter’s failure to occupy and operate a commercial space more than one year after assuming possession.
Bill 3: Amendment to the Real Estate Brokerage Act regarding leasing real estate brokerage
Bill 3 introduced by the Quebec Finance Minister came into force.
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