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19 October 2018

RDV OACIQ 2018: Because public trust needs to be earned

The RDV OACIQ 2018 event, which has just ended at the Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Centre is the latest action taken by the OACIQ as par...

11 October 2018

Cannabis: What you need to know

The Cannabis Act (“Federal Statute”) and the Act to constitute the Société québécoise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regul...

10 October 2018

Open letter - The Housing Sector Calls for a Department

Housing is a major economic and social pillar in Québec.

05 October 2018

Tornadoes and other natural disasters: Your broker’s duties

Your property or the property you are considering to purchase has sustained damage following a natural disaster? Here are the answers...

19 September 2018

Properties located on former landfill sites: clarifications by the OACIQ

Following a report on the program La Facture on September 18, 2018, the OACIQ would like to make the following clarifications.

19 September 2018

Press Release - First Election Debate on Housing

The four main political parties want to make housing a priority.

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Info OACIQ

The Information Centre Info OACIQ is the first place to contact for any issues that may arise before, during or after a transaction with a real estate or mortgage broker.

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Assistance Department

The OACIQ Assistance Department allows you to report any problem involving a real estate or mortgage broker. As appropriate, the analysts of this department may settle disputes or call upon other resources to address them.

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Syndic

The Syndic investigates alleged violations of the Real Estate Brokerage Act by a broker or agency.
If there are grounds to believe that there was an ethical breach, he shall file a complaint with the Discipline Committee.

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Discipline Committee

The OACIQ Discipline Committee hears complaints filed by the Syndic's Office pertaining to violations to the Real Estate Brokerage Act and its regulations committed by brokers and agencies, and imposes penalties on those found guilty. In this case, a notice is published on the OACIQ's website.

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Real Estate Indemnity Fund (FICI)

The Indemnity Fund offers financial protection to consumers who are victims of fraud, dishonest tactics or misappropriation of funds in the course of a real estate or mortgage transaction involving a broker.

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Fonds d'assurance responsabilité professionnelle du courtage immobilier du Québec (FARCIQ)

The insurance Fund offers financial protection to consumers in case of unintentional fault, error, negligence or omission committed by a real estate or mortgage agency or broker in the course of their professional activities.

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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 and mortgage brokerage professionals governed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act.

Our vision

The OACIQ is the authority of real estate and mortgage brokerage in Québec. It protects and assists the public by ensuring sound broker practices.

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