Definition : Contingency fund expenses

Amounts spent by the syndicate of co-owners for work related to major repairs and the replacement of the common portions of the immovable, to be distinguished from their mere maintenance.

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Contingency fund study

However new and attractive it may be, a co-ownership will inevitably age and, sooner or later, require major repairs. Yet in Québec, nearly half of syndicates of co-owners have no planning tool to adequately fund their contingency fund. This shortcoming, which can sometimes have serious financial consequences for certain co-owners, should…...

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05/07/2025

Contingency fund: Can it be used to renovate an entrance hall?

We are considering a complete renovation of the lobby design in our building. This project would include replacing the finishes, adding furniture, upgrading the lighting, and possibly even hiring a designer. The estimated cost of the entire project could exceed $150,000, which raises important questions about the appropriate funding source…...

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19/01/2025

Co-ownership budget: who can vote to adopt it?

 During our last annual meeting, the board of directors presented the projected budget for the upcoming year, which included a significant increase in common expenses due to major elevator compliance work planned for the year. Although several co-owners strongly opposed this decision, the budget was nevertheless adopted without proper consultation.…...

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Capsule vidéo avec Yves Joli-Coeur: Le fonds de prévoyance

Dans cette capsule vidéo, l’avocat émérite Yves Joli-Coeur explique le concept du Fonds de prévoyance. Il rappelle qu’avec l’entrée en vigueur du Code civil du Québec, en 1994, le législateur québécois a introduit l’obligation, pour tout syndicat de copropriétaires, de se doter d’un « fonds de prévoyance ». Ce fonds…...

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Webradio du 29 juillet 2020: Faire fructifier son fonds de prévoyance

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