Legislation RECO administers

RECO is designated by the provincial government as the administrative authority responsible for administering and enforcing the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) and its associated regulations. The provincial government continues to be responsible for TRESA and its associated regulations, as well as general oversight of RECO.

TRESA is a consumer protection statute that governs the conduct of real estate brokerages and agents trading in real estate in Ontario. Prior to December 1, 2023, the title of the legislation was the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA).

Legislation

Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002
O. Reg. 567/05: GENERAL
O. Reg. 579/05: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, INSURANCE, RECORDS AND OTHER MATTERS
O. Reg. 365/22: CODE OF ETHICS
O. Reg. 536/20: PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATIONS
O. Reg. 367/22: DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

Public submissions to government

From time to time, the government consults on proposed changes from the sector and the public. RECO’s submissions to the government address specific topics and questions raised through public consultation and forward proposed legislative reforms for consideration.

January 24, 2022:
Phase 2 regulations: Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002/Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020

March 15, 2019:
Response to the Ontario government’s consultation paper: Regulating real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons in Ontario

December 28, 2018:
Proposals for REBBA reform