Public articles

April 04, 2019

Bill 16: The OACIQ supports the efforts to regulate building inspection and divided co-ownership

The measures set out in Bill 16 are an excellent basis for discussion concerning building inspection and divided co-ownership. The OACIQ intends to actively participate in the enhancement of what is proposed in order to establish safer guidelines for the public.

March 05, 2019

Fraud Prevention Month: Once again the OACIQ undertakes to closely monitor illegal brokerage schemes

In this fraud prevention month, the OACIQ reiterates its commitment to closely monitor real estate fraudulent practices, especially illegal brokerage activities, and invites consumers to take some precautions.

February 15, 2019

How to compensate my residential real estate broker?

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property, the real estate broker’s compensation can be negotiated–commission or percentage, lump sum, hourly rate. The OACIQ supervised broker must clearly explain to you what his contract with you implies.

February 08, 2019

Building inspection: the OACIQ calls on consumers to be cautious and reiterates the importance of overseeing this industry

As a regulator, the OACIQ reiterates its position in favour of stricter supervision of building inspection and calls on consumers to be cautious when choosing their inspector.

January 24, 2019

The agency executive officer, a key resource to be more acquainted with

The agency executive officer is responsible for ensuring that the agency brokers meet their duties and obligations. If you experience a problem with your broker, you may call upon him.

January 08, 2019

Have your fireplaces, stoves and chimneys inspected!

When selling an immovable, whether you're a seller or buyer, you should not take for granted that the stove, fireplace or chimney of the immovable meets the current standards of both the insurer and the municipality. Hence the importance of an appropriate verification.

December 19, 2018

Contaminated soil, dry rot, radon, cannabis, etc.: How to protect yourself

During a real estate transaction, whether you're a seller or buyer, how can you be sure you are giving or getting a clear picture about the possibility that the property is located on a former landfill site or that it is affected by radon, pyrite, dry rot, etc.?

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 part of its concrete initiative to increase public trust in real estate brokerage transactions.

October 05, 2018

Natural disasters: Impacts on the Promise to purchase

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

September 19, 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.

Press Release - First Election Debate on Housing

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

September 18, 2018

Brokers suspended for sending false documents

Licence suspensions of up to one year and fines of up to $6,000 were imposed on brokers for participating in a scheme to obtain fraudulent financing for the purchase of properties.

September 13, 2018

Certain precautions are required for a cash purchase

Sometimes, the buyer of an immovable does not take out a mortgage loan, preferring to pay cash for his purchase.

July 03, 2018

The DS – Divided co-ownership form

Since July 1, 2018, future buyers or sellers of divided co-ownership properties have been even better protected with the form Declarations by the seller of the immovable - Divided co-ownership designed by the OACIQ specifically for this market.

Press Release - A new tool for an optimal real estate transaction

The OACIQ is pleased to announce the coming into force of the mandatory form Declarations by the seller of the immovable – Divided co-ownership for consumers dealing with a real estate broker.

June 15, 2018

The OACIQ puts its expertise behind Bill 401 regulating divided co-ownership and building inspection

The Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) welcomes the introduction of Bill 401, and more specifically the measures proposed to regulate building inspection and co-ownership, which we have been advocating for over ten years.

May 23, 2018

What are the duties of the seller’s broker when I request to visit the property?

When looking for a property, you have the right to be represented by the real estate broker of your choice. It is however in your interest to be informed of representation rules of brokerage licence holders.

May 18, 2018

The OACIQ sanctioned three brokers who carried out brokerage transactions while their licence was suspended

Licence suspensions, ranging from 30 to 120 days with fines, have recently been imposed on brokers to highlight the seriousness of offences and protect the public.

May 10, 2018

More generous indemnities for the public

The OACIQ is pleased to announce the increase of the indemnity paid by the Real Estate Indemnity Fund (FICI) in case of fraud, fraudulent tactics or misappropriation of funds.

May 04, 2018

Residential rent-to-own demystified

Getting financing can be challenging for a number of reasons; leasing an immovable with a view to buying it in the future can appear to the best solution.

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