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Residential rental law: Legislative amendments
The Act to limit lessors' right of eviction and to enhance the protection of senior lessees (PDF) (bill 65) came into force on June 6, 2024 and bans, for a three-year period, the lessor of a dwelling from evicting a lessee to subdivide the dwelling, substantially expand it or change its use.
Buying a co-ownership property: What about pets?
You are looking to buy a divided co-ownership unit to live in with your pet? Note that being a co-owner of a divided co-ownership unit means complying with the co-ownership by-laws, which may sometimes restrict certain uses or activities.
Remuneration payable by the buyer: Exclusive brokerage contract – Purchase
When entering into a brokerage contract to purchase, the client can negotiate the rate or percentage of remuneration to be paid to the broker. This remuneration, often referred to as a “commission,” is not regulated by the Real Estate Brokerage Act or the OACIQ, or by any other law, but rather is determined by free competition.
The legality of the security deposit in residential leasing
When a lease is signed between a lessor and a lessee, various terms and conditions can be negotiated between the parties. The legality of the security deposit, which represents a sum of money paid by the lessee to guarantee the lessor’s potential claims, has been the subject of debate in Québec courts for several years.
The OACIQ Inspection Committe needs you!
Are you interested in protecting the public in real estate brokerage? The Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) is looking for candidates to establish a pool of candidates who are qualified to serve on the OACIQ Inspection Committee.
Le comité de discipline de l’OACIQ rend une décision de culpabilité contre Christine Girouard et Jonathan Dauphinais-Fortin
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Disciplinary Committee suspends Jean Villenert Merent's license for 210 days
Le comité de discipline de l’OACIQ a rendu une décision afin de suspendre le permis du courtier immobilier Jean Villenert Merent pour une période de 210 jours au moment où il en redeviendra titulaire.
Disciplinary Committee orders revocation and permanent suspension of Sylvia Younan's license
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