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Architectural element of a façade positioned in a projecting position from the exterior walls of the building and surrounded by a guardrail. A balcony often has one or more French windows. It communicates with the room of an adjoining interior private portion. In divided co-ownership, the balcony is presumed to be a common portion. It is generally referred to as a common portion for restricted use, in the declaration of co-ownership.
28/12/2024
I live on the 5th floor of an 8-storey building. The co-owner on the 7th storey uses his balcony to let the dog urinate and defecate. Unfortunately, the urine and droppings fall back on our balconies. The situation has been going on for almost two years. We sent him e-mails,…...
26/10/2025
In divided co-ownership, the contractual liability of a co-owner arises directly from the declaration of co-ownership, which constitutes the binding contract governing relations between the syndicate and all co-owners. Under article 1062 of the Civil Code of Quebec, this document “binds the co-owners, their successors and any persons who have…...
08/06/2025
In 2020, I asked a director if I could install a lightweight shelter (like a removable pergola) on my balcony, which is a common area with restricted use. He verbally confirmed that this posed no problem and even recommended a model. So I proceeded with the installation, without any opposition…...
19/01/2025
I would like to obtain clarification regarding the maintenance of balconies in our condominium building. Originally, the balconies were constructed using treated wood, a material that requires regular maintenance, including applying a protective stain every two years to ensure their durability and aesthetic appeal. Our declaration of co-ownership states the…...
01/11/2012
1er novembre 2012 - Beaucoup de récents bâtiments en condominiums ont des sorties d'air sous les balcons. Dans une chronique antérieure (29 novembre 2010) nous avons expliqué un système de ventilation efficace et usuel en évacuant l'air au toit et en alimentant les logements centralement par de l'air de remplacement préchauffé et…...