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A professional authorized by “l’Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec" (OACIQ) - the Québec Real Estate Brokerage Self-Regulating Body - to act personally as an intermediary for the purchase, sale, exchange or leasing of real estate property. He can act on his own account or for a real estate agency. He holds a permit issued by the OACIQ, the real estate and hypothecary brokerage authority in Québec. This body’s primary mission is to protect and assist the public by overseeing sound practices on the part of real estate whose activities are governed by the Real-Estate Brokerage Act.
14/10/2025
Using the services of a real-estate broker is not mandatory. That said, unless you are able to personally handle the purchase and/or sale of a fraction of a building held in divided co-ownership, you should call upon this professional during your process. Doing it yourself would require a massive investment…...
14/10/2025
Real estate brokerage is a regulated activity in Quebec, due to the importance of public protection and the trust that professionals in this field must inspire. A real estate broker may perform their duties independently or within an agency, but remains at all times subject to the provisions of the…...
24/08/2025
The real estate broker plays a central role in a divided co-ownership transaction. Acting as an intermediary between the parties, the broker must not only assist their client in the sale or purchase process but also ensure that the information provided is reliable and complete. Their responsibility has taken on…...
19/12/2024
In this video hosted by Me Yves Joli-Cœur, in collaboration with Me Alexandre Dumas, partner at Dunton Rainville, and Nathalie Bégin, a real estate broker DA, and director of brokerage practices for the APCIQ (Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers of Québec) we delve into the key aspects of real…...
08/12/2024
I have just purchased an apartment in a co-ownership property and, as a new co-owner, I am discovering a world with its own rules and specific obligations. While reviewing the declaration of co-ownership, I had several questions about the administrative steps to take after the purchase. Among these, I wonder…...
15/07/2024
Divided co-ownership offers numerous financial and practical advantages that make these properties an attractive option for many buyers, from their lower purchase price in comparison to a single-family home to their well-defined management framework. Are you one of these potential buyers? Would you like to learn more about the process…...
10/04/2024
On Wednesday April 10, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., we gathered for a Condolegal webradio where we dealt with issues relating to co-ownership transactions, a notable challenge in the residential real estate sector....
17/12/2023
December 17, 2023 — In a judgment of the Court of Québec, the Honourable Louise Lévesque recalled the respective duties of a real estate broker and a notary during a transaction involving parking spaces in a divided co-ownership. First of all, it should be remembered that the legal status of…...
02/12/2023
Once the apartment of your dreams in your price range found, the next step is to make an offer to purchase, either verbally or in writing. Although the verbal option is legally valid, it is better to formalize it in writing. L’Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) (the…...
15/11/2023
The web radio of November 15, 2023 focused on the challenges surrounding buying and selling in co-ownership. Remember that article 1068.1 of the Civil Code of Québec, resulting from Bill 16, requires greater transparency during a co-ownership transaction. The attestation document provided for in this article will address specific questions on the "state…...
13/03/2023
9 mars 2023 - Une des étapes importantes lors d’une transaction immobilière est évidemment l’inspection en bâtiment. Plusieurs personnes y ont intérêt mais aucune plus qu’un acheteur. Après l’inspection, l’acheteur reçoit le bilan de santé de l’immeuble qu’il projette d’acquérir. Regardons maintenant qui fait quoi et le cadre applicable....
30/01/2023
January 27, 2023 – In the summer of 2022, the Government of Quebec not only banned dual representation but since then also requires a broker who accompanies a buyer without a contract, to denounce him with more transparency that he does not represent him and that rather, he represents only the…...
25/04/2022
I want to understand how condo fees (common expenses) shown in real estate agency listings are established. These amounts are not consistent and create uncertainty in the minds of those looking to purchase in co-ownership. Question: Is there a uniform directive among real estate agencies in this regard? What advice…...
14/11/2021
Le mercredi 10 novembre 2021, la Webradio de Condolegal.com était entièrement dédiée à un sujet complexe : l'achat en copropriété. L'Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec publiait en octobre 2021 des données indiquant une hausse significative du nombre de ventes de copropriétés (+ 13%) ainsi que du prix médian (+ 21%)…...
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09/08/2022
A recent judgment of the Court of Québec, Small Claims Division, sanctioned a company and one of its directors, who also acted as real estate broker, for not allowing buyers to adequately understand an important aspect of the property sold. The building, built in 1938, had undergone major renovations for a…...
13/12/2010
To allow you to know exactly what you are purchasing, your vendor must act in good faith at all times. In this regard, Article 1375 of the Civil Code of Quebec imposes a true moral code to the parties. It provides that: “The parties shall conduct themselves in good faith…...