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Effective January 1, 2024, landlords are now required, under the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, to pay tenants 1.6% interest on security deposits. Key Considerations Interest Rate: As stipulated by the…
Did you know that RECA has a Stakeholder Engagement Team? RECA has many stakeholders, including Industry Associations, government, consumers, and other partners and regulators – but one of our most…
Interprovincial Licensing Did you know that throughout Canada, each province sets its own rules and guidelines when it comes to real estate regulation? This means all real estate and mortgage professionals…
by Doug Dixon, RECA Regulatory Compliance Advisor, Condominium Managers For condominium managers, effective communication with the condominium board and the owners is arguably one of your most important roles. You…
RECA recently warned consumers who are private lenders about recent fraudulent activity. RECA is currently investigating instances where private entities and related businesses have presented fraudulent and/or altered documents to…
by Gary Siegle, RECA Regulatory Compliance Advisor, Mortgage Brokers To protect consumers and lessen instances of fraud, the mortgage industry is regulated in Canada, with both provincial and federal laws…
by Kehinde Ige, Practice Review Manager By now, licensees should be aware that they must use the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) when measuring residential properties. But did you know this…
by Kristian Tzenov, Stakeholder Engagement Manager The rise of social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information. One area that has seen growth in the real estate…
