Commercial rent and COVID-19: Recent judgment

Due to COVID-19, a tenant stopped the payment of his rent because of a ban on his activities. Has he won his case?

Self-inspection: Failing to collaborate with the OACIQ leads to serious consequences

As agency executive officer or broker acting on his own account, you must complete your self-inspection questionnaire no later than March 31 of each year.

Buyers and sellers must fully understand the importance of their rights and the consequences of a hasty purchase

The Chambre des notaires du Québec and the OACIQ are joining their voices to remind buyers of the consequences of waiving rights by hastily signing and accepting an offer to purchase.

Client incapacity in the course of the brokerage contract

Certification examinations: Changes underway

OACIQ’s initiatives to tackle money laundering

In 2022-2023, several initiatives have been implemented to tackle financial crimes. Learn more.

Legal resources at your disposal to protect your interests

Au cours de votre transaction, il se peut que votre courtier vous dirige vers un expert en droit reconnu, tel un avocat ou un notaire, afin de répondre à vos questions d’ordre juridique et ainsi protéger les intérêts des différentes parties à la transaction.

Properly managing the changes affecting the broker or agency bound by a brokerage contract

Real estate brokerage in Indigenous territory

Real estate brokerage in Indigenous territory works very differently than in the rest of Québec.

Is it necessary to have an acknowledgement of receipt of a Promise to purchase (PP) signed?

In which situations the Declarations by the seller of the immovable (DS or DSD) form must be used and how to convince a reluctant seller to complete it?

Under what circumstances can remuneration be shared or gifts be offered in residential and commercial brokerage?

New information required by the Government of Quebec for registration in the Land Register

Co-ownership insurance: Overview of the new rules

Bill 1411 introduced several changes to the Civil Code of Quebec concerning co-ownership insurance.

Professional practices guide during the COVID-19 period

Through this guide, we inform you of the best practices suggested as part of the implementation of the government’s health rules.

Consequences for the broker who fails to meet his obligations

As a licence holder, you must ensure that you meet certain regulatory obligations to keep your record up to date. 

Poursuite contre DuProprio : L’OACIQ ne portera pas en appel la décision de la Cour supérieure

Après analyse de la décision et tenant compte des divers éléments entourant un tel appel, le conseil d’administration de l’OACIQ a décidé de ne pas porter en appel la décision de la Cour supérieure.

The OACIQ reacts to a report on money laundering in real estate transactions

The OACIQ, the authority of real estate brokerage in Quebec, is extremely concerned about the content of the report and reiterates that real estate brokers are required to report any risky transactions in order to protect consumers.

Accepted transaction proposal: The importance of obtaining proof of receipt when following up on conditions

An accepted transaction proposal usually contains conditions that must be fulfilled before the transaction can be concluded. The responsibility for following up on the fulfilment of these conditions falls to you.

The broker as a self-employed worker: duties and resources to avoid financial hassles

From a fiscal point of view, a real estate broker is considered a self-employed worker, and as such he has certain obligations.