O. Reg. 567/05: GENERAL,
Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002
General
Historical version for the period April 19, 2022 to July 27, 2023.
Last amendment: 357/22.
Legislative History: 61/07, 537/20, 357/22.
This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.
CONTENTS
Definitions: Act and regulations |
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Definitions: this Regulation |
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Forms |
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Disclosures, etc. |
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Application, form and fee |
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Requirements for registration as broker or salesperson |
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Conditions of registration as broker or salesperson |
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Requirements for registration as brokerage |
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Conditions of registration as brokerage |
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Name |
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Certificate of registration |
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Re-employment within specified period |
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Information available to public |
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Information available to the public |
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Waiting period for reapplication |
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Advertising |
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Copies of agreements |
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Information guide |
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Information to self-represented parties |
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Written and legible agreements |
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Copies of agreements |
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Contents of written agreements |
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Seller representation agreements |
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Buyer representation agreements |
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Copies of agreements |
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One account |
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Real Estate Trust Account |
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Variable interest rate trust accounts |
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Deposit within five business days |
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Requests for disbursements |
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Authorization of transactions |
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Other property in trust |
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Purchase of business: statements to be delivered |
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Multiple representation |
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Multiple representation |
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Material facts |
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Disclosure of facts by seller’s broker or salesperson |
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Information statement re seller’s property |
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Properties that meet client’s criteria |
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Protection of property |
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Steps taken by registrant |
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Competing offers |
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Same, disclosure by registrar |
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Disclosure of interest |
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Conveying Offers |
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Delivery of deposits and documents |
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Remuneration |
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Disclosure of financial benefit |
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Office in Ontario |
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Inducements |
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Third party goods or services |
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Public summaries |
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Changes in officers or directors |
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Notice of issue or transfer of shares |
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Broker of record |
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Branch offices with more than one salesperson |
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Certificates of registration |
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Notification of financial circumstances |
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Disclosure by brokers and salespersons to brokerages |
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Disclosure by brokers and salespersons to brokerages |
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Termination of employment |
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Notice to registrar re certain changes |
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Information for registrar |
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Brokerages registered under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act |
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Public Guardian and Trustee |
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Compliance with Code of Ethics |
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Unclear or unclaimed trust obligations: amounts under $25 |
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Notice of changes under s. 28 of the Act |
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Registrar’s order re false advertising |
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Publication of committee decisions |
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Information to the registrar, s. 48.1 of the Act |
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Customer agreements etc. |
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Definitions: Act and regulations
1. (1) In the Act and the regulations,
“client” means,
(a) with respect to a brokerage and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade, is represented under a representation agreement by the brokerage, and
(b) with respect to a broker or salesperson and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade, is represented under a representation agreement by the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, if the broker or salesperson represents the person pursuant to the agreement; (“client représenté”)
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the definition of “client” in subsection 1 (1) of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (1))
“client” means,
(a) with respect to a brokerage and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade, receives services, including representation, under a representation agreement with the brokerage, and
(b) with respect to a broker or salesperson and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade, receives services, including representation, under a representation agreement with the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, if the broker or salesperson provides services to the person under the agreement; (“client”)
“customer” means,
(a) with respect to a brokerage and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade,
(i) has an agreement with the brokerage under which the brokerage provides services to the person, and
(ii) is not represented under a representation agreement by the brokerage or any other brokerage, and
(b) with respect to a broker or salesperson and a trade in real estate, a person who, in the trade, obtains services under an agreement, other than a representation agreement, from the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, if the broker or salesperson provides services to the person pursuant to the agreement; (“client non représenté”)
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the definition of “customer” in subsection 1 (1) of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (2))
“organization” includes an individual or other person; (“organisme”)
“remuneration” includes any form of remuneration, including any commission, fee, gain or reward, whether the remuneration is received, or is to be received, directly or indirectly; (“rémunération”)
“representation agreement” means a written, oral or implied agreement between a brokerage and a person under which the brokerage and the person agree that the brokerage will represent the person in respect of a trade in real estate; (“convention de représentation”)
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the definition of “representation agreement” in subsection 1 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “represent” and substituting “provide services, including representation, to”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (3))
“sell” means dispose of or seek to dispose of an interest in real estate, and “seller” has a corresponding meaning, but “sale” does not have a corresponding meaning. (“vendre”, “vendeur”, “vente”) O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (6); O. Reg. 537/20, s. 1.
(2) Revoked: O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (6).
(3) For the purposes of the definition of “broker” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act, the following qualifications are prescribed:
1. The individual must have successfully completed any relevant educational requirements set out in a regulation made under clause 50 (1) (c) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (3).
(4) For the purposes of the definition of “salesperson” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act, the following qualifications are prescribed:
1. The individual must have successfully completed any relevant educational requirements set out in a regulation made under clause 50 (1) (c) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (4).
(5) Spent: O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (5).
(6) Spent: O. Reg. 567/05, s. 1 (6).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 1 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following subsections: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (4))
(5) For the purposes of the definition of “self-represented party” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act, the following criterion is prescribed:
1. With respect to a trade in real estate, the party is not a client. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (4).
(6) For the purposes of the definition of “representation agreement” in subsection (1), the following circumstances do not give rise to an implied agreement between a registrant and a person:
1. As a service provided to a client, or incidental to a service provided to a client, a registrant provides assistance to another person without encouraging the other person to rely on the registrant’s skill or judgment in respect of a trade in real estate.
2. A registrant provides general information to a person relating to the business of trading in real estate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 1 (4).
Definitions: this Regulation
“buy” means acquire or seek to acquire an interest in real estate, and “buyer” has a corresponding meaning; (“acheter”, “acheteur”)
“buyer representation agreement” means a representation agreement between a brokerage and a buyer. (“convention de représentation de l’acheteur”) O. Reg. 567/05, s. 2.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 2 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following definitions: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 2 (1))
“child” includes a person towards whom a parent has demonstrated a settled intention to treat as a child of their family, except under an arrangement where the child is placed for valuable consideration in a foster home by a person having lawful custody; (“enfant”)
“material fact” means, with respect to the acquisition or disposition of an interest in real estate, a fact that would affect a reasonable person’s decision to acquire or dispose of the interest; (“fait important”)
“parent” includes a person who has demonstrated a settled intention to treat a child as a child of their family, except under an arrangement where the child is placed for valuable consideration in a foster home by a person having lawful custody; (“parent”)
“spouse” means either of two persons who,
(a) are married to each other, or
(b) are living in a conjugal relationship with each other outside of marriage. (“conjoint”)
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 2 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following subsection: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 2 (2))
(2) A person is related to another person for the purposes of this Regulation if,
(a) one person is associated with the other person within the meaning of subsection 1 (2) of the Act; or
(b) one person is,
(i) a spouse of the other person,
(ii) a child of the other person, or
(iii) a relative by blood, marriage or adoption, of the person or of any person mentioned in subclause (i) or (ii). O. Reg. 357/22, s. 2 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following sections: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 3)
Forms
2.1 A registrant shall use the most current version of any applicable form in the course of a trade in real estate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 3.
Disclosures, etc.
2.2 (1) A disclosure, consent or acknowledgement required by the Act or the regulations shall be,
(a) written in plain language that is clear and concise; and
(b) presented in a manner that brings to the recipient’s attention the information that is required to be conveyed. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 3.
(2) A disclosure required by the Act or the regulations must be identified by the prominent placement of the word “disclosure” and provided to the recipient in writing. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 3.
(3) This section does not apply to,
(a) a disclosure that a registrant is required to make to the registrar; or
(b) a disclosure that a broker or salesperson is required to make to a brokerage. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 3.
Application, form and fee
3. An application for registration or for renewal of registration as a brokerage, broker or salesperson shall contain all the required information, in a form approved by the registrar, and shall be accompanied by the relevant fee set by the administrative authority under clause 12 (1) (b) of the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996, payable to the administrative authority. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 3.
Requirements for registration as broker or salesperson
4. (1) For the purposes of subsection 9.1 (1) of the Act, the following requirements are prescribed for an applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a broker or salesperson:
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
2. The applicant must be a resident of Canada.
3. If the application is for registration as a broker and the applicant has never been registered as a broker, the applicant must,
i. have been registered and employed as a salesperson for at least 24 of the 36 months immediately preceding the date of the application, or
ii. have experience that, in the opinion of the registrar, is equivalent to the requirement in subparagraph i.
4. The applicant must have paid any group insurance premiums and applicable taxes, and any expenses associated with a group insurance policy, including contributions to reserve funds, that he or she is required to pay by any regulation made under clause 50 (1) (c) of the Act.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of paragraph 4 of subsection 4 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “he or she” and substituting “the applicant”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 4)
5. The applicant must have paid the fee referred to in section 3. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 4 (1).
(2) For the purposes of subsection 10 (1) of the Act, the following requirement is prescribed for an applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a broker or salesperson:
1. The registrar must not have refused to grant or renew the registration under subsection 9.1 (1) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 4 (2).
Conditions of registration as broker or salesperson
5. For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, the following are prescribed as conditions of registration for a broker or salesperson:
1. The broker or salesperson must be a resident of Canada.
2. Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 1.
O. Reg. 567/05, s. 5; O. Reg. 61/07, s. 1.
Requirements for registration as brokerage
6. (1) For the purposes of subsection 9.1 (1) of the Act, the following requirements are prescribed for an applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a brokerage:
1. The applicant must have a broker of record.
2. The applicant must have a trust account for the purpose of section 27 of the Act.
3. The applicant must have paid the fee referred to in section 3. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 6 (1).
(2) For the purposes of subsection 10 (1) of the Act, the following requirement is prescribed for an applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a brokerage:
1. The registrar must not have refused to grant or renew the registration under subsection 9.1 (1) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 6 (2).
Conditions of registration as brokerage
7. For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, the following are prescribed as conditions of registration for a brokerage:
1. The brokerage must have a broker of record.
2. The brokerage must comply with section 27 of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 7.
Name
8. (1) A registrant may be registered in only one name. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (1).
(2) An applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a broker or salesperson shall provide the registrar with one of the following names as the name in which the applicant is to be registered:
1. The complete legal name of the applicant.
2. One or more of the legal given names of the applicant, in the correct order, followed by his or her legal surname. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (2).
(3) An applicant for registration or renewal of registration as a brokerage shall provide the registrar with one of the following names as the name in which the applicant is to be registered:
1. The complete legal name of the applicant.
2. One or more of the legal given names of the applicant, in the correct order, followed by his or her legal surname, if the applicant is an individual.
3. A name registered under the Business Names Act by the applicant. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (3).
(4) For the purpose of paragraph 2 of subsection (2) and paragraph 2 of subsection (3), the following may be substituted for a given name:
1. An initial or commonly recognized short form of the given name.
2. A name by which the applicant is commonly known. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (4).
(5) A registrant may apply to the registrar, in a form approved by the registrar, to change the name in which the registrant is registered, and subsections (2), (3) and (4) apply with necessary modifications. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (5).
(6) A registrant shall not trade in real estate in a name other than the name in which the registrant is registered. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (6).
(7) Subsection 2 (6) of the Business Names Act applies despite this section. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 8 (7).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of section 8 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “his or her” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “the applicant’s”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 5)
Certificate of registration
9. (1) If a registrant is a broker or salesperson, the registrar shall give the registrant a certificate of registration that includes the following information:
1. The registrant’s complete legal name and, if the registrant is registered in another name, the name in which the registrant is registered.
2. An indication whether the registrant is a broker or salesperson.
3. The employer’s name.
4. The registration number of the registrant.
5. The expiration date of the registration. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (1).
(2) If a registrant is a brokerage that is registered in respect of only one place, the registrar shall give the registrant a certificate of registration that includes the following information:
1. The registrant’s complete legal name and, if the registrant is registered in another name, the name in which the registrant is registered.
2. An indication that the registrant is a brokerage.
3. The place to which the certificate of registration relates.
4. The registration number of the registrant.
5. The expiration date of the registration. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (2).
(3) If a registrant is a brokerage that is registered in respect of more than one place, the registrar shall give the registrant a certificate of registration for each of those places that includes the following information:
1. The registrant’s complete legal name and, if the registrant is registered in another name, the name in which the registrant is registered.
2. An indication that the registrant is a brokerage.
3. The place to which the certificate of registration relates.
4. The registration number of the registrant and, in addition, if the certificate is for a branch office of the brokerage, a separate registration number that relates specifically to that branch office.
5. The expiration date of the registration. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (3).
(4) When the registrar gives a certificate of registration to a broker or salesperson under subsection (1), he or she shall give a duplicate original of the certificate to the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (4).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of subsection 9 (4) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “he or she” and substituting “the registrar”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 6 (1))
(5) If the registrar revokes, suspends, cancels or refuses to renew the registration of a brokerage, the brokerage shall immediately return to the registrar,
(a) all certificates of registration that relate to the brokerage and its branch offices, if any; and
(b) all certificates of registration in the brokerage’s possession that relate to brokers and salespersons employed by the brokerage. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (5).
(6) When a suspension of the registration of a brokerage ends, the registrar shall immediately return to the brokerage all certificates of registration referred to in subsection (5). O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (6).
(7) If the registrar revokes, suspends, cancels or refuses to renew the registration of a broker or salesperson, or a broker or salesperson ceases to be employed by a brokerage,
(a) the broker or salesperson shall immediately return his or her certificate of registration to the registrar; and
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of clause 9 (7) (a) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “his or her” and substituting “their”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 6 (2))
(b) the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson shall immediately return to the registrar the certificate of registration of the broker or salesperson that is in the brokerage’s possession. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (7).
(8) When a suspension of the registration of a broker or salesperson ends, the registrar shall immediately return the broker’s or salesperson’s certificates of registration to the person who returned them to the registrar under subsection (7). O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (8).
(9) A person who is required to return a certificate of registration to another person under this section shall return it using a form of delivery that provides proof of delivery. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 9 (9).
Re-employment within specified period
10. (1) If a broker or salesperson ceases to be employed by a brokerage and, within the period described in subsection (2), is employed by that brokerage or another brokerage, the broker or salesperson may, during that period, make an application for registration in a form that the registrar has approved for use in those circumstances. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 10 (1).
(2) The period referred to in subsection (1) is the period that begins on the day the broker or salesperson ceased to be employed and ends on the earlier of the following dates:
1. The date that is 60 days after the day the broker or salesperson ceased to be employed.
2. The date that the previous registration of the broker or salesperson would have expired if he or she had not ceased to be employed. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 10 (2).
(3) Despite any regulation made under clause 50 (1) (c) of the Act that relates to the expiration of registration, if an application under subsection (1) is approved, the registration expires on the date that the previous registration of the broker or salesperson would have expired if he or she had not ceased to be employed. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 10 (3).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of section 10 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “he or she” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “they”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 7)
Information available to public
11. (1) The registrar shall make the following information available to the public:
1. The complete legal name of every registrant and, if a registrant is registered in another name, the name in which the registrant is registered.
2. For every registrant,
i. the registrant’s business address and business telephone number, and
ii. if known to the registrar, the registrant’s business fax number and business e-mail address.
3. For every registrant, whether the registrant is registered as a brokerage, broker or salesperson.
4. If a proposal by the registrar to revoke a registrant’s registration has not yet been disposed of, an indication of that fact.
5. If a proposal by the registrar to refuse to renew a registrant’s registration has not yet been disposed of, an indication of that fact.
6. If a proposal by the registrar to suspend a registrant’s registration has not yet been disposed of, an indication of that fact.
7. If a proposal by the registrar to apply conditions to a registrant’s registration has not yet been disposed of, an indication of that fact.
8. If, within the preceding 24 months, a former registrant’s registration was revoked or a former registrant was refused renewal of registration, an indication of that fact.
9. If a registrant’s registration is currently suspended, an indication of that fact.
10. If conditions, other than conditions prescribed by the regulations or consented to by the registrant, currently apply to a registrant’s registration, a description of the conditions.
11. Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 2.
12. If an order described in subsection 38 (1) of the Act has been made against a registrant and is currently in effect, a copy of the order.
13. For every registrant, former registrant and director or officer of a brokerage who is currently charged with an offence as a result of an information laid by an employee of the administrative authority,
i. the Act that creates the offence,
ii. a description of the charge, and
iii. the date on which the information was laid.
14. For every registrant, former registrant and director or officer of a brokerage who has been found guilty of an offence as a result of an information laid by an employee of the administrative authority,
i. the Act that creates the offence,
ii. a description of the offence, and
iii. a description of the disposition of the charge, including any sentence that was imposed and any order to pay compensation or make restitution.
15. Any information that relates to a registrant, a former registrant, a director or officer of a registrant or a person who is trading in real estate, if the registrar is of the opinion that making the information available to the public could assist in protecting the public. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (1); O. Reg. 61/07, s. 2.
(2) The registrar shall make information described in paragraph 12 of subsection (1) available to the public for at least 60 months after,
(a) the date the registrar made the order under subsection 38 (1) of the Act, if the registrant did not appeal the order; or
(b) the date the Tribunal made its order, if the registrant appealed the order made by the registrar under subsection 38 (1) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (2).
(3) The registrar shall make information described in paragraph 14 of subsection (1) available to the public for at least 60 months after the registrant was found guilty. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (3).
(4) The registrar,
(a) shall publish the information described in subsection (1) on the Internet on the administrative authority’s website; and
(b) shall make the information described in subsection (1) available to the public in at least one other manner that the registrar considers appropriate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (4).
(5) In making any information available to the public under this section, the registrar shall ensure that the information does not include the name of an individual, unless,
(a) the individual is an applicant for registration, a registrant, a former registrant, a director or officer of a brokerage or a person who is required to be registered; or
(b) the name of the individual is otherwise available to the public in connection with the information. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (5).
(6) The information that this section requires the registrar to make available shall not be disclosed in bulk to any person except as required by law or to a law enforcement authority. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 11 (6).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 11 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8)
Information available to the public
11. (1) The registrar shall make the following information available to the public:
1. The complete legal name of every registrant and, if a registrant is registered in another name, the name in which the registrant is registered.
2. For every registrant,
i. the registrant’s business address, business telephone number and business email address,
ii. the registrant’s registration number and the date the registrant’s registration expires, and
iii. an indication of whether the registrant is registered as a brokerage, broker or salesperson.
3. For every brokerage that is a corporation, the name, business address, business telephone number and business email address of every person described in clauses 11 (1) (a) and (b) of the Act.
4. If the registrar gives the registrant written notice that the registrar proposes to take any of the following actions under section 13 of the Act, and the proposal has not been disposed of, an indication of that fact and the reasons for or a summary of the reasons for the proposal:
i. Suspend a registration.
ii. Revoke a registration.
iii. Refuse to renew a registration.
iv. Apply conditions to a registration or renewal of a registration to which the applicant or registrant has not consented.
5. If the registrar carries out any of the proposals mentioned in paragraph 4, an indication of that fact and the reasons for or a summary of the reasons for carrying out the proposal.
6. If a registrant’s registration is currently suspended, an indication of that fact.
7. If conditions currently apply to a registrant’s registration, a description of the conditions.
8. If a registration has been voluntarily cancelled or not renewed, an indication of that fact and, if the information is known to the registrar, the reasons for or a summary of the reasons for the cancellation or non-renewal.
9. If an order described in subsection 38 (1) of the Act has been made against a registrant, a copy of the order unless the order is currently stayed under subsection 38 (3) of the Act.
10. For every registrant, former registrant and director or officer of a brokerage and for every person described in clause 11 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act who is currently charged with an offence as a result of an information laid by an employee of the administrative authority,
i. the Act that creates the offence,
ii. a description of the charge, and
iii. the date on which the information was laid.
11. For every registrant, former registrant and director or officer of a brokerage and for every person described in clause 11 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act who has been found guilty of an offence as a result of an information laid by an employee of the administrative authority,
i. the Act that creates the offence,
ii. a description of the offence, and
iii. a description of the disposition of the charge, including any sentence that was imposed and any order to pay compensation or make restitution.
12. If the registrar has, under paragraph 3 of section 20 of the Act, referred a matter, in whole or in part, to the discipline committee to determine whether a registrant has contravened any provision of the Act or the regulations and the matter has not been disposed of, an indication of that fact and the reasons for or a summary of the reasons for the referral.
13. Any information that relates to a registrant, a former registrant, a director or officer of a brokerage or a person who is trading in real estate, if the registrar is of the opinion that making the information available to the public could assist in protecting the public. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
(2) The registrar shall make the information described in a paragraph set out in Column 1 of the Table to this subsection available to the public for at least 60 months after the date set out opposite the paragraph in Column 2 of the Table.
Item |
Column 1 |
Column 2 |
1. |
Paragraph 5 of subsection (1) |
The date the proposal is carried out. |
2. |
Paragraph 8 of subsection (1) |
The date the registration is cancelled or not renewed. |
3. |
Paragraph 9 of subsection (1) |
1. The date the registrar made the order under subsection 38 (1) of the Act, if the registrant did not appeal the order. |
4. |
Paragraph 11 of subsection (1) |
The date the registrant was found guilty. |
O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
(3) The registrar shall,
(a) publish the information described in subsection (1) on the administrative authority’s website; and
(b) make the information described in subsection (1) available to the public in at least one other manner that the registrar considers appropriate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
(4) In making any information available to the public under this section, the registrar shall ensure that the information does not include the name of an individual, unless,
(a) the individual is an applicant for registration, a registrant, a former registrant, a director or officer of a brokerage or a person who is required to be registered;
(b) the individual is a person described in clause 11 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act; or
(c) the name of the individual is otherwise available to the public in connection with the information. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
(5) The information that this section requires the registrar to make available shall not be disclosed in bulk to any person except as required by law or to a law enforcement authority. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
(6) Despite anything in this section, the registrar shall not make any information available to the public if publication or public disclosure of the information is prohibited by an order of the discipline committee, the Tribunal or a court. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 8.
Waiting period for reapplication
12. For the purpose of clause 17 (a) of the Act, 12 months is prescribed as the time to reapply. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 12.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following section: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9)
Advertising
12.1 (1) A registrant shall clearly and prominently disclose the name in which the registrant is registered in all the registrant’s advertisements. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(2) A brokerage that identifies a broker or salesperson by name in an advertisement shall use the name in which the broker or salesperson is registered. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(3) A broker or salesperson shall not advertise in any manner unless the advertisement clearly and prominently identifies the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, using the name in which the brokerage is registered. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(4) Subject to subsection (6), a registrant who advertises shall,
(a) use the term “brokerage”, “real estate brokerage”, “maison de courtage” or “maison de courtage immobilier” to describe any brokerage that is referred to in the advertisement;
(b) use the term “broker of record”, “real estate broker of record”, “courtier responsable” or “courtier immobilier responsable” to describe any broker of record who is referred to in the advertisement;
(c) use the term “broker”, “broker real estate agent”, “real estate agent”, “real estate broker”, “courtier” or “courtier immobilier” to describe any broker who is referred to in the advertisement; and
(d) use the term “salesperson”, “real estate agent”, “real estate salesperson”, “sales representative”, “real estate sales representative”, “agent immobilier”, “représentant commercial” or “représentant immobilier” to describe any salesperson who is referred to in the advertisement. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(5) A registrant who advertises is not prevented from using the trademark “REALTOR®” by itself or followed immediately by the term “broker” to describe a broker who is referred to in the advertisement or from using the trademark “REALTOR®” by itself or followed immediately by the term “salesperson” to describe a salesperson who is referred to in the advertisement if the broker or salesperson, as the case may be, is a member in good standing of the Canadian Real Estate Association. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(6) If a registrant uses the trademark “REALTOR®” by itself or followed immediately by the term “broker” to describe a broker who is referred to in the advertisement or uses the trademark “REALTOR®” by itself or followed immediately by the term “salesperson” to describe a salesperson who is referred to in the advertisement, the registrant is not required to use any of the terms referred to in clause (4) (c) or (d) to describe the broker or salesperson, as the case may be. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(7) A registrant who advertises shall not use a term to describe any registrant that is referred to in the advertisement if the term could reasonably be confused with a term that is required or authorized by subsection (4) or (5). O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(8) A registrant shall not include anything in an advertisement that could reasonably be used to identify a party to the acquisition or disposition of an interest in real estate unless the party has consented in writing. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(9) A registrant shall not include anything in an advertisement that could reasonably be used to identify specific real estate unless the owner of the real estate has consented in writing. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(10) A registrant shall not include anything in an advertisement that could reasonably be used to determine any of the contents of an agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate, including any provision of the agreement relating to the price, unless the parties to the agreement have consented in writing. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(11) The registrar may specify requirements respecting advertising that do not conflict with anything in this section. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(12) The registrar shall publish any requirements specified under subsection (11) on the administrative authority’s website. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
(13) A registrant shall comply with a requirement published under subsection (12). O. Reg. 357/22, s. 9.
Copies of agreements
13. (1) If a broker or salesperson represents a client who enters into a written agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate, the broker or salesperson shall use his or her best efforts to deliver a copy of the agreement at the earliest practicable opportunity to the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 13 (1).
(2) Subsection (1) applies, with necessary modifications, to a broker or salesperson who has a customer, if the customer and the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson have an agreement that provides for the brokerage to provide services to the customer in respect of any agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 13 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 13 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10)
Information guide
13. (1) The registrar shall prepare an information guide and publish it on the administrative authority’s website. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(2) The information guide shall include the following information:
1. An indication that a person may interact with a registrant,
i. as a client under a representation agreement, or
ii. as a self-represented party.
2. A summary of the rights, obligations and duties set out in the Act and the regulations in respect of registrants, clients and self-represented parties.
3. An explanation of the risks of being a self-represented party if a person chooses not to receive services, including representation, from a registrant.
4. A statement advising a person contemplating being a self-represented party to seek independent professional advice.
5. An indication that agreements with registrants may include terms related to termination of the agreement.
6. Guidance in respect of remuneration arrangements in relation to a trade in real estate, including a description of remuneration arrangements that are permitted and prohibited for,
i. a broker or salesperson, and
ii. a brokerage.
7. A caution that a brokerage is not permitted to represent more than one client in respect of the same trade in real estate unless the brokerage obtains the consent, in writing, of every client represented by the brokerage in respect of that trade.
8. If a brokerage represents more than one client in respect of the same trade in real estate, an overview of,
i. the obligations and duties that the brokerage owes to each client, and
ii. the services that the brokerage would provide to each client.
9. An explanation of how to file a complaint about the conduct of a broker or salesperson to,
i. the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, and
ii. the administrative authority.
10. Any other information the registrar considers relevant in respect of the rights, obligations and duties set out in the Act or the regulations in respect of registrants, clients and self-represented parties. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(3) Before providing services or assistance to a person in relation to trading in real estate a registrant shall provide the person with a copy of the information guide or a link to the guide on the administrative authority’s website. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(4) Before providing services or assistance to a person in relation to a trade in real estate a broker or salesperson shall explain the contents of the information guide to the person. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Information to self-represented parties
13.1 (1) If a brokerage represents a client in respect of a trade in real estate and provides assistance to a self-represented party in respect of the trade, the brokerage shall provide the following information to the self-represented party before providing the assistance:
1. A disclosure that the brokerage represents a client in respect of the trade.
2. An explanation of the risks to the party that may arise from receiving assistance from the brokerage.
3. A description of the type of assistance that the brokerage is permitted to provide to the party.
4. A recommendation that the party seek independent professional advice. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(2) The information mentioned in subsection (1) shall be given to the self-represented party in the form and manner determined by the registrar. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(3) The brokerage shall, with respect to each self-represented party receiving the form mentioned in subsection (2),
(a) explain the information mentioned in subsection (1);
(b) make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from the self-represented party indicating that the information has been received; and
(c) if the self-represented party makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Agreements: Conveyance of an Interest in Real Estate
Written and legible agreements
13.2 A registrant who represents a client in respect of a trade in real estate shall use best efforts to ensure that any agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate is in writing and that the written agreement is legible. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Copies of agreements
13.3. (1) If a registrant represents a client who enters into a written agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate, the registrant shall use best efforts to ensure that all parties to the agreement receive a copy of the agreement as soon as possible after the agreement is entered into. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(2) If a broker or salesperson represents a client who enters into a written agreement that deals with the conveyance of an interest in real estate, the broker or salesperson shall use best efforts to deliver a copy of the agreement to the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson as soon as possible after the agreement is entered into. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Agreements: Trade in Real Estate
Contents of written agreements
13.4 (1) A brokerage shall not enter into a written agreement with a buyer or seller for the purpose of trading in real estate unless the following requirements are satisfied:
1. The agreement clearly, comprehensibly and prominently, sets out the following information:
i. The date on which the agreement takes effect and the date on which it expires.
ii. The method for determining,
A. the amount of any remuneration payable to the brokerage, and
B. in the case of an agreement with a seller, the amount of any remuneration payable to any other brokerage.
iii. The identification of any circumstances in which an amount mentioned in subparagraph ii may change, and, for each circumstance,
A. an explanation of how the amount may change, and
B. an indication of whether one or more other brokerages may receive remuneration.
iv. The method to be used for paying any remuneration payable to the brokerage.
v. The services that the brokerage will provide under the agreement.
vi. The terms related to termination of the agreement, if any.
2. The expiry date is displayed prominently on the first page of the agreement.
3. The buyer or seller has initialled the agreement next to the expiry date. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(2) A brokerage shall ensure that an agreement referred to in subsection (1) contains only one date on which the agreement expires. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Seller representation agreements
13.5 (1) If a brokerage enters into a seller representation agreement with a seller and the agreement is not in writing, the brokerage shall, as soon as possible after entering the agreement and before any buyer makes an offer, reduce the agreement to writing, have it signed on behalf of the brokerage and provide it to the seller for signature. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
(2) In this section,
“seller representation agreement” means a representation agreement between a brokerage and a seller, and includes a listing agreement. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Buyer representation agreements
13.6 If a brokerage enters into a buyer representation agreement with a buyer and the agreement is not in writing, the brokerage shall, as soon as possible after entering the agreement and before the buyer makes an offer, reduce the agreement to writing, have it signed on behalf of the brokerage and provide it to the buyer for signature. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
Copies of agreements
13.7 If a brokerage and one or more other persons enter into a written agreement in connection with a trade in real estate, the brokerage shall ensure that each of the other persons is immediately given a copy of the agreement. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 10.
One account
14. A brokerage shall not maintain more than one trust account for the purpose of section 27 of the Act, unless the registrar consents in writing. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 14.
Real Estate Trust Account
15. A brokerage shall ensure that each account maintained under section 27 of the Act is designated as a Real Estate Trust Account. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 15.
Variable interest rate trust accounts
16. A brokerage that complies with section 27 of the Act through a variable interest rate account shall, on the request of a person for whom money is held in trust, inform the person of the current interest rate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 16.
Deposit within five business days
17. (1) If an amount of money comes into a brokerage’s hands in trust for another person in connection with the brokerage’s business, the brokerage shall deposit the amount in the trust account maintained under section 27 of the Act within five business days. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 17 (1).
(2) In subsection (1),
“business day” means a day that is not,
(a) Saturday, or
(b) a holiday within the meaning of section 87 of the Legislation Act, 2006. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 17 (2); O. Reg. 537/20, s. 2.
Requests for disbursements
18. If a brokerage receives a request for a disbursement from the trust account maintained under section 27 of the Act and the disbursement is required by the terms of the applicable trust, the brokerage shall disburse the money as soon as practicable, subject to the terms of the applicable trust. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 18.
Authorization of transactions
19. A brokerage shall not engage in any transaction involving money that comes into the brokerage’s hands in trust for other persons in connection with the brokerage’s business unless the transaction is authorized by the brokerage’s broker of record. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 19.
Other property in trust
20. (1) If property other than money comes into a brokerage’s hands in trust for another person in connection with the brokerage’s business, the brokerage shall preserve the property in a safe manner. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 20 (1).
(2) A brokerage shall not engage in any transaction involving property that is not money and that comes into the brokerage’s hands in trust for other persons in connection with the brokerage’s business unless the transaction is authorized by the brokerage’s broker of record. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 20 (2).
(3) If a brokerage receives a request to withdraw all or any part of the property held in trust and the withdrawal is required by the terms of the applicable trust, the brokerage shall withdraw the property requested as soon as practicable, subject to the terms of the applicable trust. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 20 (3).
Purchase of business: statements to be delivered
21. (1) The definitions of “buy” and “buyer” in section 2 do not apply to this section. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 21 (1).
(2) If the purchase of a business is negotiated by a brokerage on behalf of the person disposing of the business, the brokerage shall provide to the purchaser, before a binding agreement of purchase and sale is entered into, the following statements signed by or on behalf of the person disposing of the business:
1. A profit and loss statement for the business for the preceding 12 months or since the acquisition of the business by the person disposing of it.
2. A statement of the assets and liabilities of the business.
3. A statement containing a list of all fixtures, goods, chattels, other assets and rights relating to or connected with the business that are not included in the trade. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 21 (2).
(3) If the brokerage fails to provide the statement mentioned in paragraph 3 of subsection (2) in accordance with that subsection and the agreement of purchase and sale does not expressly deal with whether a fixture, good, chattel, other asset or right relating to or connected with the business is included in the trade, the fixture, good, chattel, other asset or right shall be deemed to be included in the trade. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 21 (3).
(4) Paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection (2) do not apply if a statement is signed by or on behalf of the purchaser and is delivered to the brokerage indicating that the purchaser has received and read a statement under oath or affirmation of the person disposing of the business that sets out the following:
1. The terms and conditions under which the person disposing of the business holds possession of the premises in which the business is being carried on.
2. The terms and conditions under which the person disposing of the business has sublet a part of the premises in which the business is being carried on.
3. All liabilities of the business.
4. A statement that the person disposing of the business has made available the books of account of the business that the person possesses for inspection by the purchaser, or that the person disposing of the business has refused to do so or has no books of account of the business, as the case may be. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 21 (4).
Other Registrant Responsibilities
Multiple representation
22. A registrant shall not represent more than one client in respect of the same trade in real estate unless all of the clients represented by the registrant in respect of that trade consent in writing. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 22.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 22 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 11)
Multiple representation
22. (1) A brokerage shall not represent more than one client in respect of the same trade in real estate unless,
(a) the brokerage discloses the information set out in subsection (2) to each client and prospective client in respect of the trade; and
(b) each client and prospective client, after receiving the disclosure under clause (a), consents in writing, to being represented by the registrant in respect of the trade. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 11.
(2) The following is the information referred to in subsection (1):
1. The fact that the brokerage proposes to represent more than one client in respect of the same trade in real estate.
2. The differences between the obligations the brokerage would have if it represented only one client in respect of the trade and the obligations the brokerage would have if it represented more than one client in respect of the trade, including any differences relating to,
i. the obligations and duties the brokerage would owe,
ii. the services the brokerage would provide, and
iii. the remuneration arrangements the brokerage would have. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 11.
(3) If a registrant represents a seller and a prospective buyer in respect of the same trade in real estate, the registrant shall, as soon as possible after receiving a written offer and before an offer is accepted, disclose this fact to every other buyer who makes a written offer. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 11.
(4) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from each person receiving a disclosure under subsection (1) or (3) indicating that the disclosure has been received and, if a person makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 11.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following sections: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12)
Material facts
22.1 (1) A broker or salesperson who has a client in respect of the acquisition or disposition of a particular interest in real estate shall,
(a) take reasonable steps to determine the material facts relating to the acquisition or disposition;
(b) disclose the material facts to the client as soon as possible after the determination; and
(c) advise the client to consider whether the material facts affect their decision to acquire or dispose of the interest. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from the client indicating that the disclosure and advice mentioned in subsection (1) has been received and, if the client makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Disclosure of facts by seller’s broker or salesperson
22.2 (1) If a seller has a legal obligation to disclose a fact to the buyer and the fact is known to the broker or salesperson who represents the seller, the broker or salesperson shall disclose the fact to every buyer who expresses an interest in the real estate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from each buyer who receives the disclosure under subsection (1) indicating that the disclosure has been received and, if a buyer makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Information statement re seller’s property
22.3 If a broker or salesperson has a seller as a client and knows that the seller has completed a written statement that is intended to provide information to buyers about the real estate that is available for acquisition, the broker or salesperson shall,
(a) disclose the existence of the statement to every buyer who expresses an interest in the real estate; and
(b) if requested, make the statement available to a buyer as soon as possible after the request is made. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Properties that meet client’s criteria
22.4 If a brokerage has entered into a representation agreement with a buyer, a broker or salesperson who acts on behalf of the buyer under the agreement shall inform the buyer of properties that meet the buyer’s criteria without having any regard to the amount of the remuneration, if any, to which the brokerage might be entitled. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Protection of property
22.5 In carrying on business, a registrant shall not provide any person with access to real estate unless,
(a) a registrant is present with the person; or
(b) the owner of the real estate has consented in writing. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Steps taken by registrant
22.6 A registrant shall promptly inform a client of all significant steps that the registrant takes in the course of representing the client. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Competing offers
22.7. (1) If a brokerage that has a seller as a client receives a competing written offer, the brokerage shall,
(a) communicate the number of competing written offers to every person who is making one of the offers; and
(b) if the seller directs, share the substance of the competing written offers with every person who is making one of the offers. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) For the purposes of clause (1) (b), a seller may direct that only parts of the competing written offers be shared. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(3) Information shared under clause (1) (b) must not include any personal information of the person making the offer or any other information that would identify the person making the offer. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Same, disclosure by registrar
22.8 (1) The following circumstance is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 35.1 (5.1) of the Act:
1. The seller has made a direction under clause 22.7 (1) (b) in respect of the written offer. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) For greater certainty,
(a) if the seller has made a direction under clause 22.7 (1) (b) in respect of parts of the written offers, the registrar shall not disclose the substance of any other part of the offers under subsection 35.1 (5.1) of the Act; and
(b) the circumstance in subsection (1) does not authorize the registrar to disclose the identity of the person making the offer under subsection 35.1 (5.1) of the Act. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Disclosure of interest
22.9 (1) If a registrant represents a client in respect of the acquisition or disposition of an interest in real estate and the registrant knows or ought to know of any of the following property interests in the real estate, the registrant shall disclose the interest to the persons set out in subsection (2) in accordance with subsection (3):
1. Any property interest that the registrant has in the real estate.
2. Any property interest that a person related to the registrant has in the real estate.
3. Any property interest that a personal real estate corporation controlled by the registrant has in the real estate.
4. Any property interest that a person related to a personal real estate corporation controlled by the registrant has in the real estate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) The following are the persons referred to in subsection (1):
1. The client represented by the registrant in respect of the acquisition or disposition.
2. Every other person making or receiving an offer in respect of the acquisition or disposition. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(3) The disclosure required under subsection (1) shall contain the following information and shall be made as soon as the registrant knows or ought to know of the interest, and in any event, before any offer is made in respect of the acquisition or disposition of an interest in the real estate:
1. A description of the relationship between the person who has the property interest and the registrant, if applicable.
2. A description of the property interest. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(4) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from each person receiving the disclosure under subsection (1) indicating that the disclosure has been received and, if a person makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Conveying Offers
22.10 (1) A registrant shall convey any written offer received by the registrant to the registrant’s client as soon as possible after receiving the offer. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(2) A broker or salesperson shall establish a method of ensuring that the following steps are taken if the broker or salesperson is not available at the time a written offer is submitted:
1. The offer is received by a person on behalf of the broker or salesperson.
2. The offer is conveyed to the client of the broker or salesperson as soon as possible after the offer is received by the person described in paragraph 1. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(3) Without limiting the generality of subsections (1) and (2), those subsections apply regardless of the identity of the person making the offer, the contents of the offer or the nature of any arrangements for remuneration. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(4) Subsections (1) to (3) are subject to any written directions given by a client. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
(5) Subsections (1) to (4) also apply, with necessary modifications, to,
(a) written amendments to written offers and any other written document directly related to a written offer; and
(b) written assignments of agreements that relate to interests in real estate, written waivers of conditions in agreements that relate to interests in real estate, and any other written document directly related to a written agreement that relates to an interest in real estate. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Delivery of deposits and documents
22.11 Except as otherwise provided by law, if a registrant is representing a client in connection with a trade in real estate, and the client has entered into an agreement in connection with the trade that requires the registrant to deliver a deposit or documents, the registrant shall deliver the deposit or documents in accordance with the agreement. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 12.
Remuneration
23. (1) Subject to subsection 33 (3) of the Act and subsection (2), a registrant shall not charge or collect any remuneration in respect of a trade in real estate unless,
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, subsection 23 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “in respect of a trade” in the portion before clause (a) and substituting “for trading”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 13 (1))
(a) the entitlement to the remuneration arises under a written agreement that is signed by or on behalf of the person who is required to pay the remuneration; or
(b) the entitlement to the remuneration arises under an agreement that is not referred to in clause (a) and,
(i) the registrant has conveyed an offer in writing that is accepted, or
(ii) the registrant,
(A) shows the property to the buyer, or
(B) introduces the buyer and the seller to one another for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition or disposition of an interest in real estate. O. Reg. 537/20, s. 3.
(2) Unless agreed to in writing by the buyer, a registrant shall not charge or collect any remuneration from a buyer in respect of a trade in real estate if the registrant knows that there is an unexpired buyer representation agreement between the buyer and another registrant. O. Reg. 537/20, s. 3.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 23 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following subsections: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 13 (2))
(3) A registrant shall not indicate to any person, directly or indirectly, that remuneration is fixed or approved by the administrative authority, any government authority, or any real estate board or real estate association. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 13 (2).
(4) If a brokerage has a seller as a client and an agreement between the brokerage and the seller contains terms that relate to remuneration and those terms may affect whether an offer to buy is accepted, the brokerage shall disclose the existence of and the details of those terms to any person who makes a written offer to buy as soon as possible after the offer is made and before any offer is accepted. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 13 (2).
(5) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from each person receiving the disclosure under subsection (4) indicating that the disclosure has been received and, if a person makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 13 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following section: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 14)
Disclosure of financial benefit
23.1 (1) As soon as possible after a registrant knows or ought to know of a direct or indirect financial benefit that the registrant or a person related to the registrant may receive from another person in connection with services provided by the registrant to a client, the registrant shall disclose the following information to the client:
1. A description of the financial benefit, including,
i. an indication of whether the financial benefit is direct or indirect,
ii. an estimate of the value of the financial benefit, and
iii. a description of the conditions, if any, under which the financial benefit would be provided.
2. A description of the relationship between,
i. the person who may provide the financial benefit, and
ii. the registrant or, if applicable, the person related to the registrant.
3. An indication of whether the registrant may receive the financial benefit.
4. If a person other than the registrant may receive the financial benefit, an indication of that fact and a description of the relationship between that person and the registrant. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 14.
(2) A brokerage that has entered into an agreement with a buyer or seller that requires the buyer or seller to pay the brokerage remuneration in respect of a trade in real estate shall not charge or collect any remuneration under another agreement entered into with another person in respect of the same trade unless,
(a) the brokerage discloses to the other person the terms of the agreement with the buyer or seller that require the payment of remuneration; and
(b) the brokerage discloses to the buyer or seller the terms of the agreement with the other person that require the payment of remuneration. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 14.
(3) The registrant shall make best efforts to obtain a written acknowledgement from each person receiving the disclosure under subsection (1) or (2) indicating that the disclosure has been received and, if a person makes the acknowledgement, provide them with a copy of it. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 14.
Office in Ontario
24. (1) A registrant shall not trade in real estate in Ontario from an office that is located outside Ontario. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 24 (1).
(2) A registrant shall maintain an address for service that is in Ontario. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 24 (2).
(3) A registrant shall keep the registrant’s business records in Ontario if they relate to trading in real estate in Ontario. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 24 (3).
Inducements
25. (1) The definitions of “sell” and “seller” in section 1 and the definitions of “buy” and “buyer” in section 2 do not apply to this section. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 25 (1).
(2) A registrant shall not, as an inducement to purchase, lease or exchange real estate, make any representation or promise that the registrant or any other person will sell, lease or exchange the real estate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 25 (2).
(3) A registrant shall not, as an inducement to purchase real estate, make any representation or promise that the registrant or any other person will,
(a) purchase or sell any of the purchaser’s real estate;
(b) procure for the purchaser a mortgage or extension of a mortgage or a lease or extension of a lease; or
(c) purchase or sell a mortgage or procure a loan. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 25 (3).
(4) A registrant shall not, as an inducement to sell real estate, make any representation or promise that the registrant or any other person will,
(a) purchase any of the seller’s real estate;
(b) procure a mortgage, extension of a mortgage, lease or extension of a lease; or
(c) purchase or sell a mortgage or procure a loan. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 25 (4).
(5) Subsections (2), (3) and (4) do not apply to a representation or promise if the registrant has entered into a written contract with the person to whom the representation or promise is made that obligates the registrant to ensure that the promise or representation is complied with. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 25 (5).
26. Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 3.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following section: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 15)
Third party goods or services
26. A registrant shall not, on behalf of a client, enter into an agreement with a third party for the provision of goods or services to the client unless,
(a) the registrant has disclosed in writing to the client the subject-matter of the agreement with the third party and the identity of the person responsible for paying for the provision of the goods or services;
(b) the client has consented to the registrant entering into the agreement with the third party; and
(c) the registrant has disclosed in writing to the third party the identity of the person responsible for paying for the provision of the goods or services. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 15.
Public summaries
27. (1) If an attempt to mediate or resolve a complaint under paragraph 1 of subsection 19 (4) of the Act is resolved to the satisfaction of the registrar, the registrar shall prepare a written summary of the complaint and the result of the complaint and shall make the summary available to the public. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 27 (1).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, subsection 27 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “under paragraph 1 of subsection 19 (4)” and substituting “under clause 19 (1) (c)”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 16)
(2) The registrar shall ensure that the summary does not identify any person without that person’s written consent. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 27 (2).
Corporate Structure of Brokerages
Changes in officers or directors
28. A request for consent under subsection 4 (4) of the Act to a change in the officers or directors of a corporation registered as a brokerage shall be in a form approved by the registrar. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 28.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 28 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 17)
Notice of issue or transfer of shares
29. A notice under subsection 18 (1) or (2) of the Act shall be in a form approved by the registrar and shall identify,
(a) the person, or the persons that are associated with each other, who, as a result of the issue or transfer of equity shares of the corporation, are acquiring or accumulating beneficial ownership or control of 10 per cent or more of the total number of all issued and outstanding equity shares of the corporation; or
(b) the person, or the persons that are associated with each other, who already beneficially own or control 10 per cent or more of the total number of all issued and outstanding equity shares of the corporation before the issue or transfer and who, as a result of the issue or transfer of equity shares of the corporation, are increasing that percentage. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 29.
Broker of record
30. (1) A broker of record shall,
(a) actively participate in the management of the brokerage;
(b) ensure an adequate level of supervision for the brokers, salespersons and other persons employed by the brokerage; and
(c) take reasonable steps to deal with any failure to comply with the Act or the regulations by a broker, salesperson or other person employed by the brokerage. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 30 (1).
(2) A brokerage that is not a sole proprietorship shall designate another broker employed by the brokerage who, when the broker of record is absent or unable to act, shall exercise and perform the powers and duties of the broker of record under sections 19 and 20. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 30 (2).
(3) A brokerage that is not a sole proprietorship shall promptly inform the registrar in writing of the designation under subsection (2) and of any change in the designation under that subsection. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 30 (3).
Branch offices with more than one salesperson
31. If a branch office of a brokerage has more than one salesperson and is under the direct management of a broker or salesperson under subsection 7 (2) of the Act, the broker or salesperson shall,
(a) ensure an adequate level of supervision for the brokers, salespersons and other persons employed in the branch office;
(b) take reasonable steps to deal with any failure to comply with the Act or the regulations by a broker, salesperson or other person employed in the branch office; and
(c) manage all records relating to the branch office. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 31.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the Regulation is amended by adding the following sections: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18)
Certificates of registration
31.1 (1) A brokerage shall ensure that,
(a) every certificate of registration issued to the brokerage is kept at the office to which the certificate relates; and
(b) all duplicate original certificates of registration given to the brokerage in respect of brokers and salespersons employed by the brokerage are kept in a safe place. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18.
(2) A brokerage shall, on the request of any person, show to the person,
(a) any certificate of registration issued to the brokerage; and
(b) any duplicate original certificate of registration given to the brokerage in respect of a broker or salesperson employed by the brokerage. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18.
(3) Every broker or salesperson shall carry their certificate of registration and, on the request of any person, shall show it to the person. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18.
Notification of financial circumstances
31.2 (1) A brokerage shall promptly notify the registrar, in writing, if any of the following circumstances occur:
1. The brokerage’s liabilities exceed the realizable value of its assets or the brokerage is unable to pay its liabilities as they become due.
2. An insolvency proceeding is commenced by or against the brokerage or the brokerage is in receipt of knowledge that such an insolvency proceeding is imminent.
3. A court order or judgment is made against the brokerage in relation to,
i. trading in real estate, or
ii. misappropriation, fraud or breach of trust. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18.
(2) In this section,
“insolvency proceeding” means,
(a) a proceeding initiated under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada),
(b) a proceeding initiated under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), or
(c) any receivership, compromise, arrangement, reorganization, winding-up, dissolution or other similar proceeding. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 18.
Brokerages and their Employees
Disclosure by brokers and salespersons to brokerages
32. (1) A broker or salesperson who is registered as a broker or salesperson shall, at the earliest practicable opportunity, disclose the following matters to the brokerage with which he or she is employed:
1. Any ownership interest that the broker or salesperson has in another brokerage.
2. Any conviction, absolute discharge or conditional discharge received by the broker or salesperson for an offence under any Act.
3. Any professional discipline proceeding under any Act that resulted in an order against the broker or salesperson.
4. Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 4.
O. Reg. 567/05, s. 32 (1); O. Reg. 61/07, s. 4.
(2) Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 4.
(3) A broker or salesperson who is registered as a broker or salesperson and who communicates with another brokerage with respect to possible employment with the other brokerage shall, at the earliest practicable opportunity, disclose the matters referred to in subsection (1) to the other brokerage. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 32 (3).
(4) Revoked: O. Reg. 61/07, s. 4.
(5) A broker or salesperson who is not registered as a broker or salesperson shall disclose the matters listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection (1) to a brokerage that is a prospective employer. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 32 (5).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 32 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 19)
Disclosure by brokers and salespersons to brokerages
32. (1) A registrant who is a broker or salesperson shall disclose the following matters to the brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson as soon as possible after becoming aware of the matter:
1. Any ownership interest that the broker or salesperson has in another brokerage.
2. Any conviction, absolute discharge or conditional discharge received by the broker or salesperson for an offence under any Act.
3. Any professional discipline proceeding under any Act that resulted in an order against the broker or salesperson. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 19.
(2) A registrant who is a broker or salesperson and who communicates with another brokerage with respect to possible employment with the other brokerage shall disclose the matters referred to in subsection (1) to the other brokerage as soon as possible after the first communication. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 19.
(3) A broker or salesperson who is not registered as a broker or salesperson shall disclose the matters listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection (1) to a brokerage that is a prospective employer. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 19.
Termination of employment
33. (1) A broker or salesperson who initiates the termination of his or her employment with a brokerage shall give the brokerage written notice of the termination, including the date the termination takes effect, and shall forward a copy of the notice to the registrar within five days after the termination takes effect. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 33 (1).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of subsection 33 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “his or her” and substituting “their”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 20 (1))
(2) A brokerage that initiates the termination of the employment of a broker or salesperson shall give the broker or salesperson written notice of the termination, including the date the termination takes effect, and shall forward a copy of the notice to the registrar within five days after the termination takes effect. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 33 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, subsection 33 (2) of the Regulation is amended by adding “together with written reasons for the termination” after “a copy of the notice”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 20 (2))
Notice to registrar re certain changes
34. (1) If there is a change to any of the information that was included in the registrant’s application under section 3, the registrant shall notify the registrar, in writing, within five days after the change takes place and shall set out the nature of the change. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 34 (1).
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if notice of the change is required to be given to the registrar by any other provision of the Act or the regulations. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 34 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 34 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 21)
Termination of Brokerage’s Registration
Information for registrar
35. (1) If a brokerage knows that it will cease to be registered, it shall provide the following to the registrar at the earliest practicable opportunity:
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, subsection 35 (1) is amended by striking out the portion before paragraph 1 and substituting the following: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 22 (2))
(1) A brokerage shall provide the following to the registrar as soon as possible after becoming aware that it will cease to be registered:
1. A letter setting out the exact date that the brokerage will cease to be registered.
2. A copy of a letter that has been sent to all clients and customers of the brokerage, advising them that the brokerage will cease to be registered and will be prohibited from trading in real estate as a brokerage. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 35 (1).
(2) If a brokerage has ceased to be registered, it shall provide the following to the registrar at the earliest practicable opportunity:
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, subsection 35 (2) is amended by striking out the portion before paragraph 1 and substituting: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 22 (3))
(2) A brokerage shall provide the following to the registrar as soon as possible after it ceases to be registered:
1. A letter setting out the exact date the brokerage ceased to be registered, if a letter setting out that date was not provided under paragraph 1 of subsection (1).
2. A copy of a letter that has been sent to all clients and customers of the brokerage, advising them that the brokerage has ceased to be registered and is prohibited from trading in real estate as a brokerage, if a copy of a letter was not provided under paragraph 2 of subsection (1).
3. For each trust account maintained under section 27 of the Act, a statement from the financial institution in which the account is maintained that indicates the balance in the account on the date the brokerage ceased to be registered, together with a trust account reconciliation statement prepared by the brokerage that identifies the following as of the date the brokerage ceased to be registered:
i. The differences, if any, between the brokerage’s records and the records of the financial institution.
ii. The balances in the trust account.
iii. The real estate, if any, to which each balance relates.
iv. The persons, if known, who are entitled to each balance.
v. Each balance for which it is not known what persons are entitled to it.
4. If the brokerage holds property other than money in trust for another person in connection with the brokerage’s business, a statement prepared by the brokerage that, for each of the properties held in trust, describes the property and identifies the following as of the date the brokerage ceased to be registered:
i. The place where the property is kept.
ii. The real estate, if any, to which the property relates.
iii. The person who is entitled to the property, if the person is known, or an indication that the person who is entitled to the property is not known, if the person is not known.
5. A statement prepared by the brokerage that identifies any changes that occur after the date the brokerage ceases to be registered to the information that is set out in a statement under paragraph 3 or 4 or this paragraph.
6. A list of all trades in real estate that were pending on the date the brokerage ceased to be registered and that relate to the balance in a trust account maintained under section 27 of the Act or to other property held in trust by the brokerage.
7. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and other contact information that is on file with the brokerage for all clients and customers of the brokerage who were involved in business that was outstanding on the date the brokerage ceased to be registered.
8. A financial statement that sets out the assets and liabilities of the brokerage as of the date the brokerage ceased to be registered and a list of the brokerage’s creditors and the amounts that are owed to them as of that date.
9. A letter setting out the location where the brokerage’s business records relating to trading in real estate will be kept. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 35 (2).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 35 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “and customers” wherever it appears. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 22 (1))
Brokerages registered under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act
36. Subsection 4 (4) of the Act does not apply to a brokerage that is registered in the Loan Corporations Register or the Trust Corporations Register under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 36.
Public Guardian and Trustee
37. For the purpose of clause 5 (1) (k) of the Act, the Public Guardian and Trustee or a person authorized to act on his or her behalf is prescribed as exempt from registration in respect of any class of trades in real estate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 37.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, the English version of section 37 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “his or her” and substituting “their”. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 23)
Compliance with Code of Ethics
38. Subsection 12 (2) and section 26 of the Act do not apply to compliance with the code of ethics established under clause 50 (1) (a) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 38.
Unclear or unclaimed trust obligations: amounts under $25
39. (1) Subsections 27 (4) to (15) of the Act do not apply if the amount of money involved is less than $25. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 39 (1).
(2) Despite subsection (1), a brokerage may choose to pay an amount less than $25 in accordance with subsection 27 (4) or (5) of the Act, in which case subsections 27 (6) to (15) of the Act do apply. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 39 (2).
Notice of changes under s. 28 of the Act
40. A brokerage, broker or salesperson who gives a notice under subsection 28 (1) or (2) of the Act shall do so in a form approved by the registrar. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 40.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 40 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 24)
Registrar’s order re false advertising
41. For the purpose of clause 38 (5) of the Act, the prescribed period is one year from the date the registrar makes the request referred to in subsection 38 (4) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 41.
Publication of committee decisions
42. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (4), the discipline committee, shall publish a copy of its final decision or order in each proceeding, including the reasons if any have been given,
(a) on the Internet on the administrative authority’s website; and
(b) in at least one other manner that the discipline committee considers appropriate. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 42 (1).
(2) If something is published under subsection (1), the discipline committee shall publish it for at least 60 months. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 42 (2).
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) also apply, with necessary modifications, to the appeals committee. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 42 (3).
(4) The discipline committee and the appeals committee shall ensure that nothing published under subsection (1) or (3) identifies any person unless the person consents in writing. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 42 (4).
(5) Subsection (4) does not apply to the identification of a registrant if,
(a) the discipline committee has made a determination that the registrant failed to comply with the code of ethics established under clause 50 (1) (a) of the Act and,
(i) the time for commencing an appeal has expired and no appeal has been commenced, or
(ii) an appeal was commenced but has been withdrawn or abandoned; or
(b) the appeals committee has made a determination that the registrant failed to comply with the code of ethics established under clause 50 (1) (a) of the Act. O. Reg. 567/05, s. 42 (5).
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 42 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 25)
Information to the registrar, s. 48.1 of the Act
42. (1) Under section 48.1 of the Act, the registrar shall not request information from registrants or a group of registrants with respect to a trade in real estate unless the purpose of the collection is to,
(a) exercise a power or duty related to the administration of the Act or the regulations;
(b) further regulatory oversight, including assessing trends in the information that may impact compliance and enforcement activities;
(c) further consumer education and awareness regarding the advancement of consumer protection and a fair, safe and informed real estate market; or
(d) further registrant education and awareness regarding roles and responsibilities under the Act and the regulations. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 25.
(2) If the purpose of the collection is a purpose mentioned in clauses (1) (b) to (d), the registrar shall not request information about identifiable individuals who are not registrants or former registrants. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 25.
(3) The registrar shall provide notice to a registrant of a request under subsection (1) that gives the registrant a reasonable amount of time to collect the information requested before the registrant is required to provide the information to the registrar. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 25.
43. Omitted (revokes other Regulations). O. Reg. 567/05, s. 43.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 43 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26)
Customer agreements etc.
43. (1) The Act and the regulations, as they read immediately before the transition date, apply to agreements between brokerages and customers entered into before the transition date. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to,
(a) an expired agreement; or
(b) an agreement that is amended on or after the transition date. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26.
(3) If an agreement described in subsection (1) has not expired within the period that ends 120 days after the transition date, the agreement is deemed to expire on the last day of that period. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26.
(4) For the purposes of paragraph 2 of subsection 35 (1) and paragraphs 2 and 7 of subsection 35 (2), a customer is deemed to be a client until the agreement between the brokerage and the customer expires or is amended. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26.
(5) In this section,
“transition date” means the day subsection 2 (4) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force. O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26.
44. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). O. Reg. 567/05, s. 44.
Note: On the day subsection 31 (1) of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 comes into force, section 44 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 357/22, s. 26)