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Work that needs to be carried out in the very short term to ensure the longevity of the building, the safety of its occupants, or compliance with the requirements of a public body such as the Régie du bâtiment du Québec or a municipality. For example, it may involve repairing water leaks, securing damaged structures (such as significant cracks in load-bearing walls), intervening on security systems, or restoring heating systems in winter.
28/02/2025
Article 7 of the Charter of human rights and freedoms guarantees the inviolability of a person's home. In principle, no one may have access to a co-owner's apartment without his or her consent. However, it has been rightfully ruled that this rule is not absolute. For this reason, most declarations…...
26/02/2025
Condominium ownership is based on a balance of rights and obligations, where each owner must maintain their unit and comply with the declaration of co-ownership. In the event of an incident, liability becomes crucial: who covers the deductible, and under what conditions can the Syndicate seek compensation? This issue arose…...
01/10/2024
Recently, I was confronted with a situation that raises important questions regarding insurance in divided co-ownership. After a loss caused by torrential rains, a co-owner refused to allow the contractor designated by the insurer to intervene in their private portion, preferring to hire their own contractor. This case led me…...
20/09/2024
The syndicate has the legal obligation to safeguard the immovable, concerning work in common and private portions. Such work includes minor or major repairs, and urgent interventions, when the conservation of the built-up patrimony is affected by a fortuitous event. In such occurrences, article 1066 of the Civil Code of…...
01/05/2024
Losses in co-ownership are numerous: water leaks, water damages, vandalism, fire, etc. Whether they affect the common portions or the private portions, they require rigorous and immediate management. When a loss affects the building, it is up to the board of directors to make the notice of loss to the…...
30/03/2024
Common expenses are payable by the person who is the title owner upon receipt of the notice of assessment. However, when selling a fraction, the buyer may be required to pay with interest for all common charges owed by the seller (Article 1069 of the Civil Code of Québec). It…...
15/03/2024
After a water damage, the ultimate goal of the syndicate and the co-owners is to find themselves in the same situation as they were before the occurrence of the loss. Due to its legal structure, the rehabilitation of common portions and private portions can be particularly complex in a divided co-ownership; this is why it should…...
08/03/2024
When water damage occurs in common portions or the private portions, the syndicate of co-owners must act quickly to implement appropriate emergency measures. It is essential to immediately report the loss to the syndicate's insurer. After an assessment of the damages by a claims adjuster, it is advisable to hire…...
29/08/2021
Le mercredi 30 juin 2021, la Webradio de Condolegal.com était entièrement dédiée au sujet des potentielles tragédies similaires à celle de Surfside. Dans la nuit du 24 juin 2021, une tour d’habitation à Surfside, en banlieue de Miami, s'effondrait partiellement. Cette tragédie qui a fait tout près de 100 victimes…...
09/05/2021
Le mercredi 5 mai 2021, la Webradio de Condolegal.com était entièrement dédiée à un sujet complexe en copropriété: les limites des droits du conseil d'administration concernant les travaux en copropriété. Pour un syndicat, réaliser des travaux dans les parties privatives de son immeuble requiert le suivi d'un protocole, avant de…...
06/05/2021
Le mercredi 28 avril 2021, la Webradio de Condolegal.com était entièrement dédiée à un sujet complexe pour tout syndicat de copropriétaires: les travaux en copropriété et les limites des droits du conseil d'administration. Les travaux à faire dans une copropriété doivent être décidé par le CA, ou par l'assemblée des copropriétaires,…...
05/12/2020
Le mercredi 2 décembre 2020, la Webradio de Condolegal.com était entièrement dédiée à un sujet complexe pour tout syndicat de copropriétaires: les travaux en copropriété. Les travaux à faire dans une copropriété peuvent être décidé par le conseil d'administration, alors que d'autres nécessitent un vote par l'assemblée des copropriétaires....