Legislation

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Real Estate Trading Act & Regulations
The Nova Scotia Real Estate Trading Act establishes the Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission as the regulatory body for real estate in the province.

Commission By-law
The Commission is given the authority to establish and enforce the By-law necessary to regulate the real estate industry in Nova Scotia through the Real Estate Trading Act.

Commission Policies
Commission policies are defined and established by the Board of Directors as a need is identified.

Related Legislation
A compiled list other acts that are not administered by the Commission, but may impact real estate and be of interest to the public and real estate licensees.

Advertising Requirements
The Advertising Requirements explains how the requirements in the Act and the By-law apply to advertising, examples of advertising that would not comply with the Act or By-law, and provides best-practice guidance.