RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
What it means for you: Homebuyers will be able to rely on RBQ-certified inspectors for pre-purchase inspections.
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Mandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Buyers of covered new buildings will get documented stage inspections and a conformity certificate.
RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Stronger vetting of licensed contractors aims to reduce fraudulent operators.
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