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A complete guide to understanding the steps involved in purchasing a divided co-ownership, including the promise to purchase, review of legal documents, and precautions to take before becoming a co-owner.
Essential information on the functioning of the syndicate of co-ownership, the role of the board of directors, co-owners’ meetings, and collective governance rules.
Tools and advice to ensure effective administrative, financial, and legal management of the co-ownership, including budgeting, contracts, accounting, and the role of the property manager.
Explanations on the insurance obligations of the syndicate and co-owners, and the management of claims.
Legal and practical framework for planning, authorizing, and executing work, whether concerning common areas or private portions of the building.
Presentation of the fundamental rights of co-owners and directors regarding governance, information, privacy, and legal recourse.
Access to practical tools such as sample letters, forms, guides, and video capsules to support the management and participation in co-ownership life.
Training offerings for co-owners, directors and managers to better understand their responsibilities and comply with applicable laws.
An amount paid by a promisor-purchaser to terminate a preliminary contract. When a preliminary contract provides for an indemnity in the case of the exercise of the right to withdraw, this indemnity may not exceed 0.5% of the agreed sale’s price.
10/12/2022
We have a co-owner who has to replace his bathroom vanity because of water damage that has deteriorated it. Our syndicate of co-owners is insured for this type of loss, subject to an insurance deductible of $ 2500. The co-owner is insured for improvements made to his private portion. He…...
21/08/2015
The signing of the preliminary contract binds the parties involved, namely you and the developer or builder. However, the law gives you a short "reflection" period, during which you can still terminate the contract unilaterally, in certain cases and in return for compensation to be paid to the promoter. This being…...
The preliminary contract is an important step in any purchase of new or a property to be built. At all times, the unequivocal will for the buyer to acquire the property must be registered. Although the Civil Code of Quebec specifies the mandatory content of a preliminary contract, the statements…...