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The OACIQ needs you
Are you interested in protecting the public in real estate brokerage? The OACIQ needs you!
Assignment and sublease of a commercial lease: Basic concepts and the will of the parties
The parties involved in a commercial lease have a high level of contractual freedom compared to a residential lease. The rights and obligations between commercial lessors and lessees stem primarily from the lease and also from certain provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec.
Identifying and reporting illegal brokerage
Any real estate brokerage transaction carried out for others and in return for remuneration can only be performed by the holder of a valid licence issued by the OACIQ. Failure to comply with this rule is a violation of the Real Estate Brokerage Act and exposes the offender to criminal prosecution before the Court of Québec.
Airbnb-type short-term tourist rental restrictions
Airbnb-type rentals are regularly in the news. Are you familiar with all broker obligations in these situations?
Booming housing market: Over 14,000 brokers trained by the OACIQ to better protect the public
The learn more about the new mandatory training.
OACIQ-FINTRAC cooperation agreement
Find out more about this new cooperation agreement.
New OACIQ promise to purchase forms in effect as of June 22, 2021
As part of the measures implemented to address the issues raised by the overheated housing market, the Ministry of Finance and the OACIQ have agreed to amend the promise to purchase forms to reinforce the messages pertaining to the risks of waiving a pre-purchase inspection.
FAQ – FINTRAC-OACIQ Memorandum of Understanding
If you have any questions about the memorandum of understanding between the two organisations, please read on to learn more about this agreement.
IMPORTANT: New promise to purchase forms
Voyez quelles sont les modifications apportées aux formulaires Promesse d'achat concernant la clause de l'inspection préachat.
FINTRAC: New measures as of June 1, 2021
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is Canada's financial intelligence unit. Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities. The measures apply to brokers and agencies and FINTRAC is responsible for their application. As of June 1, 2021, new measures will come into force and the OACIQ deems it necessary to pass on the information to ensure that brokers and agencies are aware of them and comply with them. Here's what it's all about.
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?
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