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Prejudice suffered by a person by the fact of others, voluntary or involuntary. The Civil Code of Quebec states that it is either bodily, material or moral. Damage may be punishable by damages and, in certain circumstances, punitive damages.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! In everyday language, "damage" and "prejudice" are synonymous. The Civil Code of Quebec generally uses the word "damage" when it comes to property and the word "prejudice" when referring to the person.
30/11/2024
A defective water heater belonging to a co-owner caused a water leak, damaging the hardwood floor in their apartment. Concerned about maintaining the state of the private portions, the syndicate decided to replace the hardwood floor and covered the costs since the damages were below the insurance deductible. The co-owner's…...
30/11/2024
A co-owner accidentally damaged the entrance door to the underground garage, located in the common portions, with their vehicle. This door needs to be completely replaced. The co-owner's insurer is offering partial compensation, covering 90% of the costs, due to depreciation applied to the door. Furthermore, the amount of the damages…...
16/06/2024
In principle, the work undertaken by the syndicate should not cause harm to a co-owner. If he suffers a prejudice beyond a mere temporary nuisance, he is then be entitled to an indemnity. Article 1067 of the Civil Code of Quebec states that a co-owner may be indemnified by the…...
04/12/2022
A disaster occurred in the dwelling of a co-owner in the basement because of water infiltration caused by a crack in the concrete wall. Building insurance does not cover this type of loss. The syndicate quickly had the crack repaired. In terms of damage to the interior of the dwelling, some…...