Alberta compliance, grounded in RECA's rules
RuleCheck covers the full scope of Alberta's real estate regulatory framework — from the Real Estate Act and RECA's Rules of Conduct to FINTRAC obligations and property management requirements.
Regulatory framework
What governs real estate in Alberta
Alberta real estate is regulated by RECA under the Real Estate Act. The Rules of Conduct set out the professional obligations of licensees, and FINTRAC requirements apply to all registrants.
Real Estate Act
The primary statute governing real estate, mortgage brokerage, and property management in Alberta.
Rules of Conduct
RECA's detailed professional conduct rules for all licensee categories — residential, commercial, and property management.
FINTRAC Requirements
Federal anti-money laundering and terrorist financing obligations that apply to all Alberta real estate registrants.
Property Management Rules
Specific rules governing property managers, including trust accounting, disclosure, and client obligations.
Key compliance areas
What RuleCheck covers for Alberta
Representation and agency
Alberta's rules on buyer and seller representation, designated agency, common law agency, and the obligations that flow from each relationship.
- Designated agency rules
- Common law agency obligations
- Buyer representation agreements
- Disclosure of representation
Disclosure obligations
What must be disclosed, when, and to whom — including material latent defects, conflicts of interest, and remuneration disclosure.
- Material latent defect disclosure
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Remuneration and referral fee disclosure
- Dual agency disclosure
FINTRAC compliance
Client identification, receipt-of-funds, third-party determination, and risk assessment obligations under FINTRAC for Alberta registrants.
- Client identification records
- Receipt-of-funds forms
- Third-party determination
- PEP and HIO checks
- Risk assessment records
Trust accounting
Rules governing the handling of trust funds, deposit requirements, and trust account reconciliation for Alberta brokerages.
- Trust fund handling rules
- Deposit requirements
- Trust account reconciliation
- Brokerage obligations
Advertising rules
RECA's requirements for advertising — including team names, social media, and the use of designations and credentials.
- Brokerage name requirements
- Team advertising rules
- Social media compliance
- Designation and credential use
Property management
Specific obligations for property managers in Alberta, including management agreements, trust accounting, and owner reporting.
- Property management agreements
- Owner reporting obligations
- Maintenance and repair rules
- Tenant relations
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