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Majority gathering more than half of the votes of the co-owners (entitled to vote) present or represented at the meeting, i.e. at least 50% of the votes plus one or a portion. Article 1096 of the Civil Code of Quebec provides that the decisions of the syndicate (except in exceptional cases) shall be taken by a majority of the votes of the co-owners presents or represented at the meeting.
WARNING! This type of majority should not be confused with a simple majority.
12/12/2025
The Court of Appeal has just rendered a major decision in the field of divided co-ownership in Quebec, confirming that a syndicate cannot modify the minimum rental period when such a modification alters the destination of the immovable, without obtaining the double majority required under article 1098 of the Civil…...
17/06/2025
Amending the declaration of co-ownership is a legal act governed by strict rules. In principle, all amendments must be adopted by the meeting of co-owners, in accordance with varying majority requirements. These majorities depend on the nature of the proposed amendment and the specific section of the declaration involved (the…...
09/03/2025
In our co-ownership, we have noticed that the presence of dogs can sometimes be a source of nuisance, whether it be frequent barking, odors, or the cleanliness of common areas. Several co-owners have expressed their wish to maintain a peaceful and harmonious living environment. In response to these concerns, we…...
21/02/2025
Le mercredi 26 février, lors de la webradio Condolegal, nous explorions un sujet complexe en copropriété : les majorités en copropriété divise. Dans cet épisode captivant, nous avons eu le plaisir d'accueillir Madame Hélène Vallerand, PDG de Laucandrique (gestion de copropriétés) ainsi que Me Karl Michel, avocat spécialisé en copropriété et…...
24/07/2024
In co-ownership management, co-owners are tasked with making decisions on various aspects of their building that go beyond the powers granted to the board of directors. Typically, decisions within the syndicate's remit are made by a majority of the votes of co-owners present or represented at the meeting at the time…...
26/12/2023
The rules for voting in meeting of co-owners vary depending on the importance of the decision to be made. They require a complex calculations in order to determine whether a the required majority has been reached. To do so, you must make sure that the register of co-owners is up to date, and that the…...