Definition : Double Majority

Majority necessitating both a specific percentage of the votes of the co-owners and a specific percentage in number of all the co-owners, in attendance or not at the meeting of co-owners. Thus, articles 1098 and 1108 of the Civil Code of Québec require the agreement of:

  • Of the majority (in number) of co-owners represent at least three-quarters ( ¾ ) of all co-owners;
  • At least 90% of all votes in the co-ownership.

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