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A non-profit agency promoting sound management and governance in co-ownership. Spokesperson ''par excellence'' for the divided co-ownership community with the various levels of government, it oversees the interest of co-owners and directors in this type of housing, and ensures that property managers render services in accordance with the rules of ethics. For more information, consult the website of the RGCQ.
14/11/2025
A new step has just been taken in strengthening ties between France and Quebec in the field of real estate. The École Supérieure des Professions Immobilières du Québec (ESPIQ) has emerged from the exemplary cooperation between the Regroupement des gestionnaires de copropriétés du Québec (RGCQ) and the École Supérieure des…...
17/08/2025
The coming into force of articles 1068.1 and 1068.2 of the Civil Code of Québec marked a decisive step in co-ownership law. Whereas previously information circulated through the DRCOP form (Request for Information from the Syndicate of Co-owners) or the notary’s questionnaire, the legislator now entrusts the syndicate of co-owners with…...
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…...
08/07/2025
As Quebec grapples with an unprecedented housing crisis, another, quieter but equally troubling issue is emerging: the growing instability of co-ownership insurance. Skyrocketing premiums, higher deductibles, and outright insurance refusals are pushing many syndicates of co-owners to adopt restrictive measures in an effort to remain insurable. According to a recent…...
27/05/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, a key working meeting was held between the Minister responsible for Housing, Ms. France-Élaine Duranceau, and representatives of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ). The meeting was attended by Mr. Yves Joli-Cœur, distinguished lawyer and provincial president of the RGCQ, and Mr.…...
13/01/2025
On January 13, 2025, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, Emeritus lawyer and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), was a guest on Frédéric Bisson’s show on 104.7 FM Outaouais, a station in the Cogeco group, to discuss the major consequences of Bill 16 on co-ownership management in Quebec.…...
13/01/2025
In a context where co-ownership in Quebec is facing major challenges in terms of transparency and financing of maintenance work, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, distinguished lawyer and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), was recently highlighted in an article in the newspaper La Presse written by…...
08/01/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Raymond Ouimet, former President of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), who passed away last December at the CHSLD Monseigneur Coderre, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. His passing leaves a great void in the…...
14/12/2024
Two recent rulings by the Court of Québec underscore the significant difficulties syndicates encounter when attempting to recover insurance deductibles for damages caused by tenants, highlighting not only the legislative and practical shortcomings in claims management but also the broader implications of these challenges, which persist despite amendments to article 1074.2…...
21/10/2024
A co-ownership is exposed to various types of risks, such as fires, water damages, theft and acts vandalism; among these risks, one that is often overlooked is fraud. Those capable of committing fraudulent acts can sometimes be unsuspected or seemingly above suspicion; this includes director, co-owner, condo manager, service providers, and…...
21/10/2024
The field of condominium management in Quebec remains without legislative oversight, a situation that could lead to similar abuses as those recently seen in Europe. While other Canadian provinces or European countries strictly regulate this profession, Quebec still lacks a specific legislative framework for managers. This lack of regulation allows…...
26/07/2024
I am a new owner in a small co-ownership. The directors are volunteers. I am wondering about the most effective way to raise awareness among co-owners and directors about the importance of complying with our declaration of co-ownership and recent legislative changes. My goal is to address this delicate issue…...
22/03/2024
En tant que membre du conseil d'administration de notre syndicat de copropriété, je suis fréquemment confronté à une variété de documents et communications qui emploient divers acronymes et abréviations propres au secteur de la copropriété. Dans le but d'améliorer ma compréhension ainsi que celle des autres membres du conseil, et…...
03/03/2024
I am considering purchasing a condo within a small, seemingly disorganized co-ownership of three units. There is a joint bank account with a balance of $16,000, but many aspects of management are lacking: there are no specific regulations for the building, no separate accounts for reserve funds, insurance funds, and…...
27/02/2024
Selecting the services of a good condo manager requires a thorough and thoughtful process; it is up to the board of directors to decide whether they prefer a small or large co-ownership (condominium) management company, this choice needing to consider not only the size and specific features of the immovable but also the…...
06/02/2024
Responsible of ensuring a good management, the condo manager plays a key role in a co-ownership (condominium); his function generally falls under the authority of the board of directors. Similarly to the directors, the function of the condo manager aligns with the preservation of the immovable for which he is responsible; his objective is to ease the directors'…...
01/01/2024
Il y a plus de dix ans, le site web québécois Condolegal.com et le Regroupement des Gestionnaires et Copropriétaires du Québec ont uni leurs forces pour créer un clip vidéo humoristique. Leur objectif ? Sensibiliser les copropriétaires à l’importance de s’informer et de gérer efficacement leurs copropriétés. Aujourd’hui, alors que de nouvelles…...
29/05/2023
La Webradio de Condolegal du mercredi 31 mai 2023 portait sur la filière formation en copropriété. Étant un domaine de droit renfermant souvent son lot de complexités (difficultés) et où des profanes (particuliers) s’initient au sujet, il est primordial de comprendre les rouages de la copropriété. Une panoplie de ressources et de formations s’offrent tant aux…...
15/03/2023
La webradio du mercredi 15 mars 2023 a porté sur la fraude en copropriété et les mécanismes à mettre en place pour l’éviter. Une copropriété n’est pas à l’abri d’une fraude. Parmi ceux qui pourraient la commettre figurent les administrateurs, les copropriétaires, le gestionnaire de la copropriété, les fournisseurs de services et les…...