The broker didn't tell me about a defect — what now?

Brokers have a duty to verify and disclose material facts. File a complaint with the OACIQ for the conduct issue, and get legal advice about a civil claim for your loss.

Does the OACIQ compensate me?

Generally not for ordinary losses — it regulates conduct. Limited indemnification exists for specific situations such as fraud or misappropriation.

How do I verify a broker?

Search the OACIQ register before engaging anyone. It shows licence status and any disciplinary history.

OACIQ — Quebec Real Estate Broker Complaints & Verification

Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ)

Quebec Real Estate Brokerage Self-Regulator

The OACIQ licenses and regulates real estate brokers and agencies in Quebec, enforcing their duties to verify and disclose material facts about a property. If a broker failed to disclose something material, the OACIQ handles the conduct complaint — but compensation for your loss requires a separate civil claim.

What it does

Licenses real estate brokers and agencies
Enforces disclosure and verification duties
Investigates conduct complaints and imposes discipline
Administers indemnification in defined circumstances

Matters it hears

Failure to disclose material facts about a property
Misrepresentation in listings
Conflicts of interest and double representation
Deposit and trust account handling

Appeals & review

Discipline proceeds before the OACIQ's discipline committee, with review available; civil claims for loss go to court.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

The broker didn't tell me about a defect — what now?: Brokers have a duty to verify and disclose material facts. File a complaint with the OACIQ for the conduct issue, and get legal advice about a civil claim for your loss.
Does the OACIQ compensate me?: Generally not for ordinary losses — it regulates conduct. Limited indemnification exists for specific situations such as fraud or misappropriation.
How do I verify a broker?: Search the OACIQ register before engaging anyone. It shows licence status and any disciplinary history.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ). Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.