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Special contribution to common expenses required to all co-owners by the syndicate of co-owners to pay expenses that were not provided for in the co-ownership’s annual budget forecast. This type of request for funds is often related to the execution of work, by the syndicate when it is not possible to use the contingency fund by reason of the nature of the work, or because of a contingency fund insufficiency. Section 1072.1 of the Civil Code of Quebec stipulates that board of directors shall consult the meeting of the co-owners before deciding on any special contribution to the common expenses.
WARNING! Sellers have already been ordered by the courts to reimburse their purchaser for special assessments as damages.
03/10/2025
The certificate attesting to the condition of the immovable held in co-ownership, provided for in article 1068.1 of the Civil Code of Quebec, constitutes a key document in any sale process of a unit. Its purpose is to reflect, at a given moment, a faithful and complete representation of the…...
23/07/2025
The contingency fund is at the heart of a co-ownership’s financial viability. However, according to Me Yves Joli-Coeur, Emeritus Lawyer and President of the RGCQ, half of Quebec’s co-ownerships do not have the necessary funds to carry out future major repairs. A concerning situation, especially as new co-ownership regulations are…...
18/07/2025
I purchased my apartment three months ago and have just attended my first co-owners’ meeting. To my great surprise, I learned that major masonry work is planned for the building. My seller never mentioned this to me, even though it’s clear he must have known, since all the other co-owners…...
06/05/2025
In a co-ownership, matters related to administration, maintenance, or major repairs must be addressed collectively at a meeting. While the annual meeting is the preferred time to discuss ongoing matters and review management activities, certain situations require a faster decision. This is especially true when a syndicate lacks funds and…...
05/04/2025
I recently received a notice of special assessment and, like several other co-owners, I was surprised by the amount requested. This assessment had not been clearly announced, and there was no real discussion during the co-owners’ meeting. We were not presented with any concrete details about the planned work, no…...
27/06/2024
Co-ownership work is of the utmost importance. Yet, they are more often than not overlooked by the syndicates of co-owners. Work that needs to be done in common portions can be minor or major in scope. Yet one needs money to pay for them. Good financial planning is therefore advisable…...
30/03/2024
Common expenses are payable by the person who is the title owner upon receipt of the notice of assessment. However, when selling a fraction, the buyer may be required to pay with interest for all common charges owed by the seller (Article 1069 of the Civil Code of Québec). It…...
28/03/2023
La webradio du mercredi 29 mars 2023 a porté sur le mode de répartition des charges communes entre les copropriétaires. La copropriété donne lieu à des dépenses relatives à l’entretien des parties communes et l’administration courante du syndicat. Les coûts d'administration, d'entretien, de remplacement, d'amélioration ou de transformation des parties communes constituent des…...
25/10/2010
When selling an immovable, the buyer is required to pay with interest on all common expenses owed by the seller (article 1069 of the Civil Code of Quebec). The syndicate will then be able to claim sums from him that he never thought he would have to pay. However, if…...