Public articles

October 11, 2019

The Quebec Court ordered the suspension of Marie-Josée Dumas’ real estate broker licence

The Court of Quebec imposed a six-year suspension period on Marie-Josée Dumas’ licence. The latter was found guilty of having been the instigator or the accomplice of a fraudulent scheme aimed at cheating a financial institution, by stealing the identity of a person and using false documents, in order to make a substantial profit on the sale of her son's house.

October 08, 2019

The OACIQ Discipline Committee has revoked Sandra Mercier’s licence

The Discipline Committee of the OACIQ has revoked Sandra Mercier's licence following her guilty plea on various counts.

October 07, 2019

The OACIQ unveils an all-digital guide for homebuyers 

To help consumers who enlist the services of a real estate broker gain a better understanding of each step of their transaction through which they will be guided by their broker, the OACIQ today unveils the all-new version of the Buyer’s Guide.

May 23, 2019

Ten actions taken by the OACIQ for public trust

The OACIQ publishes Trust in action – Highlights 2018 which presents the various actions taken by the Organization over the past year to fulfill the important mission entrusted to it by the Government of Quebec–to protect consumers.

Homes used to grow cannabis: Permanent stigmas

The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended the licence of two real estate brokers involved in the sale of a property that may have been used to grow cannabis.

March 05, 2019

Fraud Prevention Month: Once again the OACIQ undertakes to closely monitor illegal brokerage schemes

In this fraud prevention month, the OACIQ reiterates its commitment to closely monitor real estate fraudulent practices, especially illegal brokerage activities, and invites consumers to take some precautions.

September 18, 2018

Brokers suspended for sending false documents

Licence suspensions of up to one year and fines of up to $6,000 were imposed on brokers for participating in a scheme to obtain fraudulent financing for the purchase of properties.

July 03, 2018

Press Release - A new tool for an optimal real estate transaction

The OACIQ is pleased to announce the coming into force of the mandatory form Declarations by the seller of the immovable – Divided co-ownership for consumers dealing with a real estate broker.

June 15, 2018

The OACIQ puts its expertise behind Bill 401 regulating divided co-ownership and building inspection

The Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) welcomes the introduction of Bill 401, and more specifically the measures proposed to regulate building inspection and co-ownership, which we have been advocating for over ten years.

February 11, 2016

Notice regarding the notification procedure introduced following the coming into force of the new Code of Civil Procedure

With the coming into force of the new Code of Civil Procedure on January 1, 2016 and, therefore, the authorization to notify by any appropriate method, including by technological means...

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