OACIQ, the authority of real estate brokerage in Quebec
Our mission
The Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) ensures the protection of members of the public who enlist the services of real estate brokerage professionals governed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act. To do so, the organization strictly oversees the activities of real estate brokers and issues professional licences.
In the spotlight
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Flooding
An essential reminder for future transactions
As several regions of Québec are affected by flooding, the OACIQ would like to remind real estate brokers of the existence of a toolkit specifically designed to handle transactions in this context.
The purpose of this toolkit is to enhance public protection by promoting the duty to inform, transparency, and the adoption of rigorous practices during real estate transactions that may be affected by flooding.
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Building inspection
Recent decision and best practices
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Québec ruled on the legality and conditions regarding the use of a clause allowing a seller to refuse the pre-purchase inspector chosen by the buyer.
The OACIQ outlines the risks associated with using such a clause and the best practices to follow to ensure professional support in the event that a consumer wishes to use it.
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Amendments to the Civil Code
The OACIQ is pursuing its initiatives to protect vulnerable people or those with specific needs
In line with its public protection mission, the OACIQ has implemented several initiatives to protect vulnerable people in real estate transactions.