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Report a Case

Have you had a negative experience with a real estate agent, brokerage, landlord, or property manager in Ontario?

Whether you’re a buyer, renter, landlord, or seller, your story matters. We are collecting real-life cases that expose misuse of real estate forms, unethical behavior, and regulatory failure.

What You Can Report:

  • Denial of access to showings or listings without a signed contract

  • Being pressured to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement (BRA)

  • Use of the wrong lease (e.g., OREA lease instead of Ontario Standard Lease)

  • Being misinformed about your rights under TRESA or RTA

  • Hidden fees, dual agency abuse, or deceptive tactics

  • Any experience where you felt your rights were ignored or abused

Reporting Categories

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Buyer Issues

  • Denied showing as a self-represented buyer

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  • Pressured to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement (BRA)

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  • Misuse of Form 244 (Seller Direction Regarding Showings or Offers)

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  • Misleading or incomplete property disclosures

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  • Dual agency concerns or conflicts of interest

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  • Bait-and-switch listings (fake or unavailable homes)

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Renter Issues

  • Given non-standard or illegal lease (OREA lease instead of government standard)

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  • Misleading or incomplete rental agreements

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  • Discrimination in tenant selection (income, race, family status, etc.)

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  • Improper notice of rent increase or eviction

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  • Pressure to waive legal rights (e.g., key deposits, inspections)

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Landlord Issues

  • Misled by agent about legal lease forms or tenant rights

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  • Improper lease documents used by property managers

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  • Disputes over commissions or property access

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  • Failure to disclose important info about tenants or unit history

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  • Breach of fiduciary duty by listing agent

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General Agent Misconduct

  • Misrepresentation or false advertising

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  • Undisclosed financial interest in a property

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  • Pressuring clients into decisions or signatures

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  • Failure to provide required documents (RECO guide, Form 810, etc.)

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  • Using fear, urgency, or manipulation as a tactic

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Form Misuse or Document Concerns

  • Misuse of Form 244

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  • Use of outdated or non-compliant forms

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  • Refusal to share executed forms or property history

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  • Forcing exclusivity through misleading paperwork

🔒 Your Privacy

  • You can choose to remain anonymous. We’ll never publish names, addresses, or private details without your permission.

  • We’re here to protect your identity and amplify your voice.

📤 Submit a Case

  • Use the form below to share your experience. Include:

  • What happened

  • When and where

  • Who was involved (optional)

  • Any documents, emails, or screenshots (if available)

  • Once submitted, your case will be reviewed for publication on our platform.

🟡 Why Report?

The real estate system in Ontario depends on transparency and trust. If regulators won't hold bad actors accountable — we will. Your story could help change the system for the better.

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🛠️ Let’s build a public record. Let’s fix what’s broken.

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