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The legal status of parking spaces varies from one co-ownership (condominium) to another, according to the provisions of the declaration of co-ownership (constituting act of the co-ownership). These spaces, intended for vehicle parking, can be located either underground or outside the immovable. It is essential to distinguish the spaces classified as private portions from others, which can be designated as common portions or common portions for restricted use; they each have their own characteristics. For the board of directors, it is…...
Co-ownership (condominium) staff management involves several duties and responsibilities; if the employer is the syndicate of co-owners, it is the board of directors and sometimes even the manager in his capacity as a mandatary of the syndicate who has the authority to give instructions to the co-ownership's employees. Whether it concerns the janitor, security personnel or the gardener, the implications are financial and managerial issues occur; in managing staff, one must take into account the following elements: recruitment, remuneration, employee performance…...
Losses in co-ownership are numerous: water leaks, water damages, vandalism, fire, etc. Whether they affect the common portions or the private portions, they require rigorous and immediate management. When a loss affects the building, it is up to the board of directors to make the notice of loss to the syndicate’s insurer and to supervise the repair or reconstruction work. Reactivity remains essential to properly limit the extent of the damage and to ensure the…...
Optimal management of a co-ownership (condominium) is rooted in the meticulous keeping of a register and so, in accordance with section 342 of the Civil Code of Québec; this register, partially accessible to co-owners, contains vital information for the proper functioning of the co-ownership such as the contact details of the co-owners as well as financial and administrative documents. The keeping of a register is a fundamental approach to ensuring transparency and order within the co-ownership; the Civil Code of Québec and the…...
In many co-ownerships, managing common spaces represents a daily challenge. Among these challenges, vehicle parking is a thorny issue, just like everywhere else. There are often not enough spaces for all the cars, not to mention those that illegally occupy spots reserved for visitors or remain parked for months without moving, and no one knows who they belong to. This problem often requires the intervention of the manager or the board of directors to maintain…...
