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Almost 6 out of 10 Quebecers believe they are unfamiliar with the risks associated with a real estate transaction
Almost 6 out of 10 Quebecers believe they are unfamiliar with the risks associated with a real estate transaction
Expanding inspections of new buildings: An additional protection for the public
L’Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ), soutient que les initiatives annoncées conjointement par le ministre du Travail, Jean Boulet, la Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) et le programme Garantie Construction Résidentielle (GCR) permettront de mieux protéger les acheteurs de maisons neuves.
Integrating artificial intelligence: The OACIQ’s vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming part of our lives, and the real estate sector is certainly no exception. The use of this technology within an organization like the OACIQ offers tremendous opportunities to improve our operational efficiency and unleash our employees’ full potential.
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.
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