Complaints & Investigations

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission is responsible for setting standards of practice for the real estate industry. This role serves both the industry and the public: to create consumer confidence and trust in the industry it is essential to limit unethical, incompetent, and illegal practices.

JURISDICTION

When a complaint is received, the Registrar will examine it to and determine whether the conduct of a licensee appears to:

  • be in breach of the Real Estate Trading Act or By-Law
  • be contrary to the standards of practice expected of an Industry Member
  • demonstrate incompetence, recklessness or intent
  • put consumers or other Industry Members at risk
  • undermine public confidence in the industry, harm the integrity of the industry or bring the industry into disrepute

NOTE: The Commission does not accept anonymous complaints, nor can the Commission award damages.

BROKERS GUIDE TO COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

The Nova Scotia Real Estate
Commission
is the regulator of the
Nova Scotia real estate industry.

Contact Us

Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission

601-1595 Bedford Highway
Bedford, NS
B4A 3Y4

p: 1.902.468.3511 or
1.800.390.1015

f:  1.902.468.1016 or
1.800.390.1016