by REM Editorial Team | Nov 3, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
Paul Poliszot, 2021 (supplied) The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has issued an order to freeze the bank accounts of Oakville, Ont.-based Rexig Realty Investment Group. The regulator has also issued a proposal to revoke the registrations of both the...
by James R.G. Cook | Nov 3, 2025 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS The developer’s attempt to add nearly $60,000 in extra fees beyond the APS terms was determined to be a breach of contract. Courts ruled that sellers must provide clear documentation and justification for any additional charges listed in statements of...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues
The following is a joint statement released on Oct. 27 by members of Ontario’s housing sector, including the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). Ontario is facing a housing emergency. Projects are stalling, builders...
by Diana Faria | Oct 27, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
It’s a situation every Realtor dreads: a buyer was unable to close their new construction deal. It was signed months, maybe even years ago, and the agent was already partially paid. Those funds are long gone, having been used to run their business and their life....
by Viler Lika | Oct 24, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns, Legal Issues, Technology
Today’s rental market is far riskier than it was a decade ago, with rental scams on the rise and growing more sophisticated with the spread of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Data from SingleKey shows that around 15 per cent of tenant applications contain...
by Kate Teves | Oct 16, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists, Legal Issues
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send her an email. Question: How can I structure bonus clauses in...
