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The OACIQ Discipline Committee has suspended Léo Waltzing’s licence for 60 days
The Discipline Committee of the OACIQ has suspended Léo Waltzing’s real estate broker licence for a period of 60 days, notably for failing, as agency executive officer, to ensure that the prospective buyers are informed of water infiltration problems affecting the immovable.
RDV OACIQ 2019: The quest for balance for the public
A record number of some 780 guests – brokers, agency executive officers, students and industry partners – attended the 2019 edition of the Rendez-vous of the OACIQ, the authority of real estate brokerage in Quebec.
The OACIQ takes action to increase real estate literacy
The OACIQ will hold an event at the National Assembly to discuss with elected officials the need to democratize and popularize real estate transactions with the general public.
The Quebec Court ordered the suspension of Marie-Josée Dumas’ real estate broker licence
The Court of Quebec imposed a six-year suspension period on Marie-Josée Dumas’ licence. The latter was found guilty of having been the instigator or the accomplice of a fraudulent scheme aimed at cheating a financial institution, by stealing the identity of a person and using false documents, in order to make a substantial profit on the sale of her son's house.
The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended Carmen Doré’s licence for 60 days
Carmen Doré’s licence was suspended for 60 days for, among other things, failing to check the charges affecting an immovable and for modifying a signed document.
The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended Patrick Galvan’s and Gilda Galvan’s licence for 30 days each
Patrick and Gilda Galvan’s real estate broker licences were suspended for a period of 30 days for abandoning the immovable they bought while they were in charge of selling it.
The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended Sonia Carier’s licence for 90 days
The Discipline Committee of the OACIQ suspended Sonia Carier’s real estate broker licence for a period of 90 days for having minimized the scope of cannabis cultivation in a building.
The OACIQ Discipline Committee has revoked Sandra Mercier’s licence
The Discipline Committee of the OACIQ has revoked Sandra Mercier's licence following her guilty plea on various counts.
The OACIQ unveils an all-digital guide for homebuyers
To help consumers who enlist the services of a real estate broker gain a better understanding of each step of their transaction through which they will be guided by their broker, the OACIQ today unveils the all-new version of the Buyer’s Guide.
Consultation on the Draft Regulations respecting mortgage brokerage
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) today published the Draft Regulations relating to mortgage brokerage supervision together with a notice and request for comment on them.
The OACIQ reacts to a report about the relationship between building inspectors and some real estate brokers
Following a report about possible allegations of collusion, the OACIQ reiterates that any form of conflict of interest is not tolerated.
Study of Bill 16: The OACIQ is excited about the government's openness to oversee co-ownership property managers
The OACIQ is following with great interest the work of the Committee on Planning and the Public Domain on Bill 16 for the purpose, among other things, of regulating divided co-ownership.
Ten actions taken by the OACIQ for public trust
The OACIQ publishes Trust in action – Highlights 2018 which presents the various actions taken by the Organization over the past year to fulfill the important mission entrusted to it by the Government of Quebec–to protect consumers.
Homes used to grow cannabis: Permanent stigmas
The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended the licence of two real estate brokers involved in the sale of a property that may have been used to grow cannabis.
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.
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.
Open letter - The Housing Sector Calls for a Department
Housing is a major economic and social pillar in Québec.
Press Release - First Election Debate on Housing
The four main political parties want to make housing a priority.
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.
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.
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