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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.
Modifications à la Loi sur le courtage immobilier – projet de loi n30
Le projet de loi no 30 adopté le 1er mai 2024 en Commission des finances publiques de l’Assemblée nationale prévoit des modifications à la Loi sur le courtage immobilier.
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.
Using the "ecobroker” specialist title
The OACIQ has been informed that several brokers are using the "ecobroker" specialist title in their advertising and representations but they cannot use the “écocourtier” (ecobroker) title.
OACIQ launches a conversational agent to answer questions of the public at all times
Buyers, sellers and real estate brokers will now be able to get answers to their questions at any time using dthe chatbot of the OACIQ created with artificial intelligence.
Conflict of interest: OACIQ Disciplinary Committee renders unprecedented decision
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Main environmental certifications
Main environmental certifications
Occupying, renovating, changing use of and demolishing buildings consume energy, water and raw materials, in addition to generating waste and emitting potentially harmful atmospheric emissions.
Green leases: principles and applications
A green lease is a type of commercial leasing agreement designed to align the interests of lessees, owners and sometimes property managers around the principles of sustainable development. It can also be part of a company’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy.
The OACIQ is requesting the provisional suspension of real estate brokers Christine Girouard and Jonathan Dauphinais-Fortin
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Frequently Asked Questions – Exemptions from maintaining a general trust account
FAQ - Asked Questions – Exemptions from maintaining a general trust account
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