Open a sessionDuties and Obligations of the Broker
The practice of real estate and mortgage brokerage is regulated in order to ensure that members of the public are protected when engaging in a real estate transaction through a broker’s intermediary. The rules and conditions of practice governing the profession are set out in the Real Estate Brokerage Act, the Regulations thereunder and the Rules of Professional Ethics. Read this section to learn more about the duties and obligations of your broker.
Marijuana Grow-Ops Seminar: like being there
Held in Boucherville on November 22 under the theme “Don’t be fooled” and hailed by Paul Girard, Associate Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Public Safety, in his opening address, the ACAIQ seminar on marijuana grow operations was a resounding success.
Mould contamination in homes used as growhouses
Apart from the risk of explosion due to solvents used in making marijuana oil, or fires caused by electrical malfunctions, a high rate of humidity maintained over long periods is the main cause of damage to a building. High humidity rates cause building materials to rot and moulds to proliferate.
Pot grow-ops: clues not be overlooked
The OACIQ Syndic has investigated the actions of real estate brokers in transactions involving properties used for marijuana grow operations. These inquiries, conducted simultaneously with police investigations, have led to the filing of complaints before the Discipline Committee.
Marijuana growhouses for sale A few precautions
Many agents have recently been faced with difficult situations where they suddenly found out that a property concerned in a brokerage contract or a promise to purchase (in progress or accepted) had been used as a marijuana growing operation. Here are the ACAIQ’s recommendations in such cases.
